Payroll Analyst

Mackin Talent

Payroll Analyst responsible for managing payroll processes for various EMEA entities. Collaboration with teams and compliance oversight for efficient payroll operations and process improvement.

Posted 6/25/2026contractBallsbridge • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the outsourced payroll support team and outsourced payroll processors to manage payroll for entities across EMEA
Maintain robust internal controls and evaluate current work processes to drive process improvements, enhancing efficiencies, accuracy, and ensuring compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements
Collaborate and manage relationships with internal stakeholders including HR, Benefits and Equity Team, and external partners such as Payroll Service Providers, authorities, and auditors for business initiatives or payroll escalations
Take ownership of payroll compliance and filings, including responding to ad hoc requests from local statutory authorities and Internal Audit
Analyze and prepare data analytics for leadership review, and identify opportunities for process improvement
Manage Salesforce case management for payroll-related inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and escalation of issues as necessary
Manage vendor performance for payroll operations, including monitoring adherence to SLAs, conducting root cause analysis for issues, and driving remediation and resolution strategies
Stay up-to-date with International payroll regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring that payroll practices are in accordance with local laws and regulations
Support ongoing global/regional finance operations projects as required
Assist with other operational tasks as assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly organized with a specific attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
At least 5 years of relevant experience in regional Payroll Operations within International payroll, preferably with a fast-growing multinational company
Experience with ADP Celergo and/or SAP
Working knowledge of EMEA payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements, with experience applying them to multi-country payroll processing
Experience in managing offshore payroll teams and working effectively with outsourced payroll vendors and geographically dispersed teams
Proven experience with processing end to end Payroll
Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in driving process improvements and exploring innovative solutions within payroll operations
Ability to communicate effectively in English, required for coordinating with cross-regional teams and external vendors across EMEA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Healthcare contribution and inclusion in company pension scheme
Work laptop and phone
25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus paid bank holidays
Expanding workforce with potential for career progression for top performers

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingdata analyticsprocess improvementend to end payrollroot cause analysiscompliance managementvendor performance managementmultinational payroll operationspayroll compliancestatutory filings

Soft Skills

highly organizedattention to detailmultitaskinganalytical mindsetproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementcuriosityinitiativeeffective communicationrelationship management