International Payroll Specialist
Avantor
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Ireland
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About the role
- Executes operational payroll objectives set by payroll management.
- Assumes full responsibility for the processing of trial and final payroll outputs.
- Ensures accurate month end reporting and submission of all statutory filings, tax returns, and statutory reports required by local authorities.
- Contributes to the introduction of new payroll processes, systems, or standards.
- Collaborates with internal teams across various departments and may engage with external parties, such as vendors or local authorities, to support seamless and compliant payroll operations.
- Manage end to end payroll processing for assigned European countries in collaboration with external payroll vendors.
- Review payroll outputs including gross to net reports, variance checks, payment files, and statutory submissions.
- Ensure accuracy of employee data across payroll systems and Workday; support corrections and data uploads when needed.
- Assist with payroll related data migration and collaborate with HRIS on system changes.
- Participate in payroll testing activities such as data validation, parallel testing, and GL testing.
- Maintain payroll documentation, workflows, and process guidelines.
- Provide support to employees, HR teams, managers, and external stakeholders regarding payroll topics.
- Escalate risks, issues, and data inconsistencies and support resolution.
- Contribute to training and communication during process or system changes.
Requirements
- Minimum 3–4 years of experience in European payroll operations.
- Experience working with external payroll vendors (preferably ADP or Safeguard).
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large datasets.
- Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
- Experience with Workday and/or PECI integrations.
- Experience in payroll migrations or system implementations.
- Additional European languages.
- Payroll certifications.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401k matching
- Professional development opportunities
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingdata migrationdata validationparallel testingGL testingstatutory filingstax returnsExcelWorkdayPECI integrations
Soft Skills
analytical skillsattention to detailorganizational skillscollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingrisk managementtrainingadaptabilitysupport
Certifications
payroll certifications