Senior Payroll Specialist

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Senior Payroll Specialist located in Cork, Ireland.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Senior Payroll Specialist role involves managing end-to-end payroll processes (weekly, 4-weekly, and monthly), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely employee payments. You will work closely with Finance, HR, and external payroll providers, playing a key role in delivering a smooth and compliant payroll experience for employees.

What a typical day looks like:

• Manage and process weekly, 4-weekly, and monthly payrolls accurately and on time
• Prepare, validate, and submit payroll data to external payroll providers, ensuring timely approval and sign-off
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure correct employee payments and payroll disbursements
• Act as a point of contact for payroll-related queries, providing clear and professional support
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, tax requirements, SOX controls, and audit standards
• Support month-end close activities and resolve audit queries in a timely manner
• Collaborate closely with Finance, HR, and third-party providers to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Proactively manage workload and meet strict payroll deadlines
• Stay up to date with local payroll legislation and regulatory changes in Ireland

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a relevant qualification in Payroll, HR, or Accounting Technician discipline is preferred
• At least 3+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a multi-cycle payroll environment
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and Time & Attendance systems
• Experience working with external payroll providers is an advantage
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to manage priorities and deadlines effectively
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
• Eligible to work in Ireland

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Continuous training tailored to your role and skill set
• 21 days holidays per annum
• Pension and life assurance scheme
• Health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great team and work environment
• Supportive and flexible culture
• Challenging assignments

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