11 month contract | Hybrid, Dublin based
Job Overview:
A global organisation is seeking a highly skilled Payroll Projects Coordinator to join its International Payroll team. The successful candidate will drive the execution of payroll-related system enhancements and transformation projects while delivering metrics and dashboards to support decision-making and process optimization.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a diverse and cross-regional team environment with exposure to international payroll operations and strategic initiatives.
Team Structure:
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The international payroll team is globally distributed across multiple regions including EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
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Collaborative work with outsourced partners in operational hubs.
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Over 40,000 employees supported across various countries.
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This role will interface across payroll, tax, HR, benefits, legal, accounting, and audit teams.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead Global Payroll Projects: Manage initiatives such as HR and benefits updates, payroll compliance for new legal entities, and global system upgrades.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define requirements, resolve payroll-related issues, and ensure alignment.
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Process Improvement: Drive initiatives for enhancing systems, data management, reporting, and analytics in line with strategic objectives.
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Business Readiness: Ensure readiness of payroll teams prior to deployment of new tools or processes.
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Strategic Communication: Clearly communicate priorities, implementation steps, and updates to relevant partners and leadership.
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Global Standardization: Support implementation efforts that align with global best practices and standardization goals.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
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Program management involving compliance, tax rulings, and evolving policy requirements.
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Work on both long-term transformation and shorter tactical projects.
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Support continuous platform maintenance and updates.
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Define and monitor SLAs, with in-depth understanding of service and platform requirements.
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Deliver high-quality reporting, dashboards, and project success metrics.
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Collaborate with management to align deliverables with strategic goals and timelines.
Required Qualifications:
Top 3 Must-Haves:
Strong Project Management Experience
Excellent Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration Skills
Hands-On Experience with ADP Celergo Platforms
Additional Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
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8+ years of experience in payroll, finance, or HR operations within a global environment
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Proven success managing complex, multi-region projects
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Strategic and operational mindset
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Strong analytical and reporting skills
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with Workday and Darwin (benefit systems)
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Relevant professional certifications such as CIPP, CPP, FPC, or Lean Six Sigma
