Your new company
You will be joining the International Global Financial Solutions (GFS) organisation based in Little Island, Cork. The GFS team manages payroll operations for approximately 40 countries across the EMEA, LATAM, APAC and Canada regions. As a key part of a high‑performing global function, you will work closely with HR, Finance and external payroll providers to ensure the delivery of a world‑class payroll and accounting service to employees and management across all international affiliates.

Your new role

• Ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing in line with local country requirements
• Managing month‑end activities including journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Leading assigned countries and owning all payroll requirements and deliverables
• Ensuring strong internal controls, reconciling monthly changes and explaining variances
• Scheduling, leading and participating in payroll-related meetings and presentations
• Providing accurate and timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing employee and payroll tax payments and ensuring local tax compliance
• Creating and maintaining process flows, procedures and control documentation
• Driving process improvements and identifying efficiency opportunities
• Managing the Payroll ESC ticketing system and ensuring timely resolution of queries
• Working with external providers on specialist payroll requirements (e.g., expatriates)
• Supporting internal and external audits to maintain payroll integrity
• Participating in payroll-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong experience in payroll and accounting, ideally within a Shared Service or multi‑country environment
• Excellent working knowledge of SAP and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to timely delivery
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build collaborative relationships
• A continuous improvement mindset with experience analysing and enhancing processes
• Effective communication, negotiation and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to work in a diverse, multicultural and fast‑moving environment
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to handle complexity and ambiguity
• Fluency in English; additional languages (especially French) are an advantage
• An accounting qualification is preferred

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to work in a global, multi‑country environment with strong career development potential
• Exposure to complex payroll structures and international payroll practices
• The chance to contribute to high‑impact process improvements and project initiatives
• A supportive and diverse team culture that encourages learning and innovation
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with a leading multinational employer

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Michael in Hays on 0863406132.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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