Senior APAC Payroll Specialist
Location: Dublin (Hybrid)
Industry: Financial Services
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior APAC Payroll Specialist to join their Dublin-based HR team on an initial contract basis.
This role will focus on supporting payroll operations across multiple APAC jurisdictions, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing within a fast-paced, multinational environment. The successful candidate will work closely with HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll vendors across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative global organisation with strong international exposure and a high-performing team culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple APAC countries
- Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across all payroll cycles
- Prepare and review payroll inputs including salary changes, bonuses, deductions, benefits, and tax adjustments
- Liaise with HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll providers to resolve payroll queries and discrepancies
- Support payroll reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and month-end close activities
- Ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and statutory requirements across APAC jurisdictions
- Conduct payroll audits and reviews to identify discrepancies and support process improvements
- Maintain accurate employee payroll records across payroll systems
- Assist with payroll reporting requirements for internal stakeholders and external auditors
- Support payroll process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
- 4–6+ years’ experience within payroll, ideally with strong APAC payroll exposure
- Proven experience managing multi-country payroll operations
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, tax, and compliance requirements across APAC regions
- Previous experience within a multinational or financial services environment advantageous
- Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
- Experience with systems such as UKG, NetSuite, Workday, or similar payroll platforms
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Team & Environment
- Part of a collaborative global HR/payroll function based in Dublin
- High-volume international payroll environment
- Strong culture focused on teamwork, growth mindset, and continuous improvement
- Two-stage interview process
Why Apply?
- Broad international payroll exposure across APAC
- Opportunity to join a highly regarded global financial services organisation
- Strong collaborative culture and supportive leadership team
- Immediate start with strong potential for extension
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