Your new company
A global multinational based in East Cork. This client offers excellent rates of pay and hybrid working.

Your new role
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the position will be responsible for the administration of Payroll processes across several countries. This role is based in the International GFS in Cork.
The GFS currently manages payrolls for approx. 40 countries across the EMEA, LATAM, ASIA PAC & Canada regions. This position will interface with the payroll provider, HR & Finance, Internal and external audit in ensuring a high-quality Payroll service for the management and staff of affiliates in all countries of operation.

• Work with HR and Payroll providers to ensure consistent and accurate flow of information and that Payrolls are processed accurately, timely and in accordance with country local requirements.
• Month-end payroll activities-preparing journals, accruals and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure that monthly and yearly local tax payments and compliance requirements are met.
• Ensure sufficient controls are in place and are implemented to capture changes month on month and any differences are reconciled and explained.
• Schedules, participates and facilitates payroll related meetings and presentations.
• Provides timely and accurate reporting to internal and external agencies, e.g. Inland Revenue, etc.
• Prepare employee and payroll tax payments.
• Create and maintain control DTP documentation, process flows and procedures.
• Ensure a consistent focus and involvement in driving efficiencies and process improvements
• Manage the Payroll SPARC system ensuring mails are answered in a timely manner and filed appropriately.
• Work with external providers regarding specific payroll treatment for employees’ e.g. expatriate and international assignments.
• Working with internal and external audit to ensure the integrity of the payroll information.
• Assistance on Project related activities as required

What you'll need to succeed
The successful person will be an experienced International Payroll Specialist. Experience of setting up and/or operating Payroll processes in a Shared Service Centre in a multi-country corporate environment is advantageous, as is an excellent standard of working in Oracle, SAP & proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Excel skills need to be of a demonstrably high standard.

The person will have and be able to demonstrate the following key competencies/skills:

• Accuracy: Attention to detail to ensure every employee is paid correctly and on time.
• Timely Delivery: Ensure all activities are completed to the deadlines set.
• Customer service.
• Process focus: Skills in process analysis, assessment and improvement and creating a team environment where continuous improvement is encouraged.
• Interpersonal Skills: An effective team player, with developed communication and negotiation skills to focus on building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Problem-Solving: A clear, fast thinker, problem solver, able to translate business needs into pragmatic solutions and implement them.
• Diversity: Able to work effectively in a multi-functional, multicultural environment and be open to change and the challenges that arise in a fast-moving environment.
• Preferably IPASS qualified or international equivalent.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Excellent rate of pay
Hybrid working options

What you need to do now
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