Payroll Specialist, 12 Month Fixed Term Employee

Location: Galway, Ireland; hybrid work model with onsite attendance at least 50% of the time

Company

hirify.global provides AI-powered governance, risk, and compliance SaaS solutions through its GRC platform.

What you will do

• Process accurate and timely payroll transactions across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on employee data, benefits, pay changes, and payroll system updates.
• Create and document payroll journal entries in the general ledger.
• Investigate payroll reconciliation exceptions with Accounting and ensure correct ERP recording.
• Audit timesheets and payroll reports, manage payroll cutoffs, and maintain country-specific payroll guidelines.
• Resolve payroll department requests and support efficient payroll processes, including the integration of acquired entities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of end-to-end global payroll processing experience.
• Strong experience with UK payroll, including UK legislation, tax, pensions, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing third-party international payroll providers.
• General Ledger experience and understanding of core accounting principles.
• Knowledge of internal controls, payroll laws, regulations, analytical problem-solving, and accurate issue resolution.
• Strong organization, communication, multitasking, and time-management skills; familiarity with payroll tools, accounting systems, Microsoft Office, and HRIS platforms.

Nice to have

• Experience with Workday Payroll, including payroll processes, reporting, and employee data management.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work environment with a global workforce.
• Comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, wellness programs, and global days of service.
• Meeting-free days and a culture focused on creativity, collaboration, learning, and inclusion.
• Employee Resource Groups and access to diversity, education, and inclusion resources.