Payroll Sr. Manager (PMF900)

Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Payroll Manager to join our growing team in Global headquarters in Cork. The successful candidate will take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across global payroll processes. This is a senior, standalone role with significant visibility to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries (EMEA and/or Americas)
• Ensure full compliance with local statutory requirements, tax legislation, and social insurance regulations in each jurisdiction
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees, HR, and Finance teams globally
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure seamless integration of payroll data across SAP SuccessFactors and ADP platforms
• Drive process improvement and standardisation initiatives across global payroll operations
• Manage month-end and year-end payroll activities including reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting
• Oversee vendor relationships with third-party payroll providers across international jurisdictions
• Maintain payroll policies and procedures documentation in line with best practice
• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members where applicable
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on payroll costs and compliance status

Requirements Essential

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a senior payroll management role with demonstrable global/multi-country payroll experience
• Proven hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors and/or ADP payroll platforms
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation (PAYE, PRSI, USC) and at least one additional international jurisdiction
• Track record of managing complex, high-volume payroll environments
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• IPASS qualification or equivalent payroll certification
• Experience working in a multinational or shared services environment
• Project management experience including payroll system implementations or migrations
• Familiarity with Workday or other HRIS platforms

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary benchmarked to global payroll management level (details shared at interview stage)
• Hybrid working model - 2 to 3 days per week on-site in Cork
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised organisation with significant scope for career development
• Collaborative and high-performing Finance and HR environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, health insurance, and performance-related bonus