Emea Payroll Specialist

What You Need to Know: Matrix Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced EMEA Payroll Specialist to join our client, a global finance company, based in Limerick.
This position reports into the International Payroll Manager.
In this position, you will play a key role in managing payroll processes across multiple EMEA locations, overseeing payroll operations, and helping to drive process improvements.
This is a 6.5 month contract with some possibility of extension. A hybrid working model is offered.
Your new jobKey duties and responsibilities: Execute daily payroll activities, ensuring accurate and timely payroll production, including complex and year-end tasks.Review payroll adjustment requests for compliance with corporate policies, employment tax, and payroll laws.Provide guidance on corrective actions if payroll errors occur.Record and analyse monthly payroll metrics.Respond to employee queries regarding pay, tax laws, and related changes.Collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate payroll processing.Participate in payroll implementations, and projects as well as system testing.Prepare and reconcile payroll tax and general ledger accounts with the finance team.Handle accounting transactions to ensure balanced accounts.Manage vendor relationships in line with corporate standards.Review and validate payroll inputs and manual calculations.Provide backup support for other team members' payroll activities.Represent the payroll department in various meetings.Act as a subject matter expert and mentor for junior team members.Monitor regulatory changes affecting payroll and advise on necessary adjustments.Ensure compliance with payroll-related laws and regulations through policy analysis.Recommend and implement process improvements for payroll operations.What are we looking for?IPASS qualification is desirable.Over 4 years of payroll experience, ideally in EMEA payroll.Previous experience in payroll processing, including outsourced payroll production.Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.Experience with Workday is advantageous.
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