Senior Payroll Analyst – EMEA

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Job Description The Senior Payroll Analyst will be a key member of the Global Payroll & Timekeeping team, based in our Limerick office. This role partners closely with HR, People Operations, Finance, and external payroll providers to deliver accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services across multiple EMEA countries. The successful candidate will ensure timely payroll processing, drive operational excellence, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the region. Key Responsibilities: Payroll Processing & Compliance - Manage monthly and ad‑hoc payroll cycles—including shadow payroll for international assignees—within an outsourced vendor environment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. - Compile and validate monthly payroll inputs (new hires, terminations, compensation changes, benefits-in-kind, statutory payments/deductions, and all other payroll transactions). - Submit payroll data to third‑party vendors with 100% accuracy and ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and local labour/tax laws. - Perform detailed payroll reconciliations and validations before and after each payroll run. - Coordinate annual tax forms and year‑end activities f...