Senior International Payroll Specialist

About the role 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Payroll Specialist to join our growing Finance team in Dublin, Ireland. In this role, you will be central to managing and scaling our international payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of payroll services to our employees across multiple countries. This role will report to our International Payroll Lead.

This role combines operational excellence with strategic thinking. The ideal candidate brings deep experience from a large multinational environment with proven expertise in managing complex, multi-country payroll operations and third-party vendor relationships.

Responsibilities: 

• Execute full-cycle payroll processing for international entities including Ireland, UK, Switzerland, France, Germany, Japan and South Korea

• Coordinate cross-functional inputs from HR, Benefits, and Finance to ensure accurate payroll processing

• Develop and maintain payroll calendars, checklists, and processing schedules across all jurisdictions

• Ensure payroll compliance with local statutory requirements across all jurisdictions, including tax filings, social security, and pension contributions

• Support expansion of payroll operations to new countries across EMEA and APAC

• Support Corporate Accounting with month-end payroll related accounting tasks

• Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers

• Respond to employee enquiries regarding international payroll matters in a timely and professional manner

• Resolve international payroll tax notices from various tax authorities

• Assist in preparing international payroll reports and analytics for management review

• Support international equity compensation processes and reporting

• Document and maintain standard operating procedures and compliance documentation

• Support payroll systems integration projects and process automation initiatives

 

You may be a good fit if you:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Have 5-6+ years of experience in payroll operations, with at least 3 years in international payroll

• Are proficient in payroll processing for various compensation types (regular, off-cycle, severance, taxable benefits, and equity)

• Have strong knowledge of international payroll regulations and compliance requirements

• Are experienced with payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures

• Have experience working with Workday HRIS and global payroll providers

• Possess excellent attention to detail, ability to multitask and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines

• Are a strong communicator who can collaborate effectively across time zones and cultures

• Care about building infrastructure that supports a rapidly growing organization

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Are proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

 

Strong candidates may also:

• Have experience supporting rapid international expansion in technology or startup environments

• Possess knowledge of business traveler payroll tax requirements

• Have experience with