11 month contract | Hybrid, Dublin basedJob 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:The international payroll team is globally distributed across multiple regions including EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.Collaborative work with outsourced partners in operational hubs.Over 40,000 employees supported across various countries.This role will interface across payroll, tax, HR, benefits, legal, accounting, and audit teams.Key Responsibilities:Lead Global Payroll Projects: Manage initiatives such as HR and benefits updates, payroll compliance for new legal entities, and global system upgrades.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define requirements, resolve payroll-related issues, and ensure alignment.Process Improvement: Drive initiatives for enhancing systems, data management, reporting, and analytics in line with strategic objectives.Business Readiness: Ensure readiness of payroll teams prior to deployment of new tools or processes.Strategic Communication: Clearly communicate priorities, implementation steps, and updates to relevant partners and leadership.Global Standardization: Support implementation efforts that align with global best practices and standardization goals.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Program management involving compliance, tax rulings, and evolving policy requirements.Work on both long-term transformation and shorter tactical projects.Support continuous platform maintenance and updates.Define and monitor SLAs, with in-depth understanding of service and platform requirements.Deliver high-quality reporting, dashboards, and project success metrics.Collaborate with management to align deliverables with strategic goals and timelines.Required Qualifications:Top 3 Must-Haves:Strong Project Management ExperienceExcellent Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration SkillsHands-On Experience with ADP Celergo PlatformsAdditional Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field8+ years of experience in payroll, finance, or HR operations within a global environmentProven success managing complex, multi-region projectsStrategic and operational mindsetStrong analytical and reporting skillsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Workday and Darwin (benefit systems)Relevant professional certifications such as CIPP, CPP, FPC, or Lean Six Sigma
