embecta is a global diabetes care company that is leveraging its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit embecta.com or follow our social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Why join us?
A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.
You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees.
Job Title: International Payroll Specialist
Location: Ireland
Company: embecta
About embecta:
embecta is one of the largest pure-play diabetes care companies in the world, with nearly 100 years of experience in insulin delivery. We are dedicated to empowering people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships, and the passion of our global team of approximately 2,000 employees. We currently operate payroll in over 30 countries across APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and North America.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated International Payroll Specialist who will be responsible for all payroll related responsibilities in France, Ireland, UK. This includes processing payroll, managing payroll taxes, special payroll deductions, and various other tasks. Ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations and assisting with implementation of payroll systems and processes. The ideal candidate will have experience with Dayforce and will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for our employees worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing:
End-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries, primarily Ireland, UK and France with possible extension of the scope, ensuring timely and accurate payments for employees.
Manage payroll for both salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accurate calculations and reporting.
Process statutory taxes, special deductions, reconciliations
Coordinate with Stakeholders payroll preparation and payroll funding.
Ensuring compliance with local labor laws and tax obligations,
Respond to employee payroll queries with professionalism and clarity
Assist in Year-End payroll activities
Ongoing payroll system projects
Compliance & Reporting:
Stay current on changes in payroll regulations to ensure full compliance.
Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to government agencies as required.
Participate in internal and external payroll audits, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with SOX controls.
Create ad-hoc reports for Finance, Benefits, and HR teams.
Payroll Vendor and Stakeholder:
Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, HR, Benefits, and other departments to ensure smooth payroll operations.
System and Process Improvement:
Identify and assist with process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
Help evaluate payroll systems to enhance processing capabilities, particularly with Dayforce.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accuracy, and accountability within the payroll function.
Key Competencies:
Solid understanding of local payroll legislation and statutory reporting preferably in Ireland, UK and France
Proficiency in Dayforce, Workday, Excel
Eagerness to learn new systems, expand country coverage, and grow professionally.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Excellent communication skills, with a focus on customer service.
Willing to take the initiative, embrace responsibility, and is motivated to contribute beyond their core tasks. Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proven problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Education and Experience:
Must have the IPASS qualification or similar payroll qualification
Ideally be IATI qualified
Minimum six years of payroll processing
Ideally have experience of running payrolls in Ireland, France and UK
Why Join embecta?
By joining embecta, you'll be part of a passionate team that plays a critical role in the global diabetes care landscape. You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our payroll operations and be part of an organization that is committed to improving the lives of people with diabetes worldwide.
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