Senior International Payroll Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Manage the processing and administration of assigned payrolls.

• Lead ad hoc payroll and benefits initiatives for international entities.

• Provide support for international payroll processing across multiple countries following training.

• Track local international payroll trends, including housing allowances, income tax withholding calculations, and payroll inquiries.

• Work collaboratively with payroll vendors to ensure that pay-impacting transactions are accurately collected, processed, and reported in a timely manner.

• Assist the Accounting team with payroll journals, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations.

• Foster stakeholder relationships and offer support and insights.

• Act as a point of contact for payroll inquiries from employees in Colombia, Brazil, and other designated payrolls.

• Identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes.

• Provide an excellent employee experience concerning payroll onboarding, ad hoc inquiries, and annual tax reporting.

• Adhere to legal and internal deadlines.

• Implement employment tax requirements related to compensation and benefits, including equity.

• Supervise tax reviewers, payroll auditors, and payroll-related inquiries.

• Address parafiscales and social benefits questions from local jurisdictions.

• Manage annual income tax filings where applicable.

• Refine payroll-related documentation and procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in managing payroll processing on an international scale, with a background in accounting.

• Proficient in processing equity transactions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong discipline with the capability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize competing tasks.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities while maintaining a focus on customer experience.

• Familiarity with Workday and external payroll providers.

• Customer service-oriented with sound judgment to manage highly sensitive information.

• A mindset geared toward process improvement.

• Keen interest in leveraging emerging technologies such as AI to enhance payroll workflows.

• Comprehensive understanding of EMEA labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory filings.

• Knowledge of European Works Councils and trade union agreements.

• Proven experience in maintaining rigorous internal controls and auditing payroll processes.

• Advanced Excel proficiency for complex data reconciliation and reporting.

• Successful track record in implementing new payroll systems or transitioning vendors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Generous vacation policy.

• Extensive parental and wellness leave.

• Comprehensive healthcare options.

• Retirement savings program.

• Remote-first work environment.

• Occasional travel for project or team meetings in person.

• Support for employee volunteering and donation initiatives.