Senior Payroll Coordinator

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The Senior Payroll Coordinator will report directly to the Payroll Manager / Senior Payroll Manager within Itrons Global Business Services organization based in Cork Ireland. The role currently offers a hybrid work environment with a competitive remuneration package.

The Senior Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the accurate timely and compliant delivery of payroll for designated countries or entities. This role acts as a key subjectmatter expert providing daytoday payroll support managing complex payroll queries and ensuring strong governance controls and compliance with local statutory requirements.

• Payroll Processing & Operations

  • Endtoend processing of payroll for assigned countries/entities ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with local legislation.

  • Review and validate payroll inputs calculations and outputs prior to final approval.

  • Ensure all payroll changes (new hires terminations salary changes benefits bonuses overtime leave etc.) are processed correctly.

  • Coordinate payroll calendars cutoff dates and statutory submission timelines.

  • Indirectly lead a payroll team of 2 employees.

  • Manage Country mailboxes and checklists

• Compliance & Controls

  • Ensure compliance with all statutory tax and social security requirements.

  • Support internal and external payroll audits providing documentation and explanations as required.

  • Maintain payroll controls reconciliations and signoff procedures.

  • Global owner of Legislative and Change Requests for review by management

• Stakeholder Management

  • Act as a primary payroll contact for employees HR Finance and external vendors.

  • Resolve complex payroll queries in a professional timely and confidential manner.

  • Liaise with thirdparty payroll providers and ensure service levels are met.

  • Manage key internal relationships and maintain trackers.

• Reporting & Reconciliations

  • Prepare payroll reports reconciliations and variance analysis for Finance.

  • Ensure payroll costs are accurately reflected in the general ledger.

  • Support monthend and yearend close processes from a payroll perspective.

• Process Improvement & Support

  • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes documentation and controls.

  • Contribute to payroll transitions system enhancements and global initiatives.

  • Provide guidance coaching and support to payroll team members as required.

  • Data gathering investigations process reviews and ad hoc requirements

• Experience

  • 5 years experience in payroll processing preferably within a multinational or shared services environment.

  • Proven experience managing complex payrolls with multiple pay elements.

  • Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and statutory requirements.

  • Experience working with thirdparty payroll providers is highly desirable.

• Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and timemanagement skills.

  • Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure in a fastpaced environment.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll systems (e.g. Workday SAP ADP other payroll platforms).

  • High level of discretion and confidentiality.

• Education / Qualifications

  • Payroll or accounting qualification (e.g. IPASS CIPP or equivalent) desirable.

  • Degree in Business Finance Accounting or related field preferred.

  • Third Level Education equivalent or above

  • Proven experience in a global payroll environment

  • Fluent English.
    Any additional language will be an advantage.

• Accuracy and accountability

• Problemsolving and analytical thinking

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Strong customer focus

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

We Offer:

• Purpose: Opportunity to create a more resourceful world by working on21stcenturys biggest challenges: managing waterenergyand gas.

• Career: The opportunity to develop intheconsolidatedGBScenterofa multinationalcompany with global scope.

• Compensation package: Competitive salary pension plan health insurancehybridwork arrangement study support parking.

Depending on your experience this role is expected to offer between gross 60000 EUR and 70000 EUR annually. We review compensation regularly to stay competitive in the market.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences dont perfectly align with every requirement we encourage you to apply the end you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidates starting wage will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply please contact a recruiting representative at 1- or email .

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