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Barden are delighted to be partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit a Director of International Payroll (6-Month FTC).
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced payroll leader to join a dynamic and innovative company during an exciting period of international growth.
The successful person will play a key role in shaping and leading a world-class global payroll function, ensuring operational excellence and scalability across multiple regions.
Location: Dublin (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time, 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
The Opportunity
Working closely with senior finance and HR leadership, this person will:
- Develop and deliver the international payroll strategy to support ongoing global expansion.
- Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Build and mentor a high-performing international payroll team based in Dublin.
- Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Legal to align payroll processes with business objectives.
- Manage relationships with external payroll providers and ensure robust controls and reporting frameworks.
- Lead payroll transformation initiatives, including system integrations and process automation.
- Ensure compliance with global tax and regulatory requirements, including equity-related payroll considerations.
About You
- 10+ years’ experience in payroll operations, with at least 5 years in an international leadership role.
- Deep understanding of global payroll, tax, and compliance across EMEA and APAC regions.
- Proven success managing complex, multi-country payroll operations and transformation projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS integrations (e.g., Workday or similar).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experienced in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving global structures.
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach and strong attention to detail.
This is a career-defining contract opportunity for a senior payroll professional to make a real impact in a globally recognised organisation known for collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
For more information, please contact Phonsie Irwin (phonsie.irwin@barden.ie) or apply via the link below.
