Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist - Permanent - Ireland/Remote - Hybrid - up to £55,000 per annum
\n Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a sports retailer, who are looking for a Payroll Specialist, on a permanent basis. This role will be responsible for coordinating payroll operations, across the EMEA region, specifically France. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment, play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery, and ideally speak fluent French.

\n The Payroll Specialist will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:

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• Process and oversee monthly payrolls, across France & Italy using ADP
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• Collect, verify, and input payroll data including new starters, leavers, variable pay, and benefit deductions
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• Liaise with external payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to meet payroll timelines and resolve discrepancies
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• Ensure full statutory compliance with local payroll, tax regulations in each country
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• Support monthly, quarterly, and year end reporting, including reconciliations and audit support
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• Maintain payroll records in accordance with legal and internal policy requirements
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• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll related employee queries
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• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes, documentation, and systems
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Key Skills:

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• Proven experience processing French payrolls in a multi country context
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• ADP experience is desirable
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• Strong knowledge of local tax, pension, and labour regulations across EMEA countries
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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• Fluent in French is desirable
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• Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality
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• Excellent communication skills
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\n If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.

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