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Regional Payroll Manager EMEA

Dublin Permanent View Job Description
The Regional Payroll Manager EMEA will oversee payroll operations across multiple countries in the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices. This role is pivotal within the industrial/manufacturing sector, requiring expertise in payroll management and process optimisation.
  • You'll shape and lead a full EMEA payroll transformation
  • High visibility, high impact, and career‑defining experience

About Our Client

The hiring company is a medium-sized organisation within the industrial/manufacturing sector, known for its innovative approach and commitment to operational excellence. The company operates across the EMEA region and values precision and efficiency in its finance and payroll processes.

Job Description

  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external payroll-related queries.Lead accurate, compliant, multi‑country EMEA payroll operations (BAU)
  • Oversee statutory filings, reconciliations, audits, and payroll controls (BAU)
  • Complete remaining ADP country go‑lives and stabilise new implementations (Transformation)
  • Map, document, and standardise all payroll processes across 20 countries (Transformation)
  • Build a SOX‑ready control framework and strengthen governance (Transformation)
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a small regional payroll team (BAU/Transformation)

The Successful Applicant

A successful Regional Payroll Manager EMEA should have:

  • Extensive knowledge of payroll systems and processes within the EMEA region.
  • Experience in the industrial/manufacturing sector or a similar environment.
  • A strong understanding of tax regulations, labour laws, and compliance requirements in EMEA countries.
  • Proficiency in using payroll software (ideally ADP/ADP Lyric/ADP Celergo) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Proven ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from €90,000 to €115000, depending on experience.
  • Opportunity to work in Dublin with a well-established organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
  • Engaging and challenging role within the accounting and finance department.
  • 4days a week onsite where possible is a preference - Dublin 1 location.
  • Potential for career progression and professional development.
  • If you are an experienced payroll professional seeking a leadership role in Dublin, apply today to take the next step in your career!
Contact
Jess McGeehan
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6979042

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Newly Qualified
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Dublin
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jess McGeehan
Job reference
JN-032026-6979042