Sr Associate Payroll

Amgen·
Ireland - Dun Laoghaire
6d ago
Full-timeEntryHuman Resources

Description

<h2><b>Career Category</b></h2>Human Resources<h2></h2><h2><b>Job Description</b></h2><div><p><b><span>Live</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What you will do</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Let’s</span><span><span> </span>do this.<span> </span></span><span>Let’s</span><span><span> </span>change the world</span></span></p></div><h1></h1><h1>At Amgen, every detail matters — especially when it comes to our people. We’re seeking a Senior Associate, Payroll to join our Dublin team, supporting accurate and compliant payroll operations across multiple entities. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, HR Operations, and Finance, this role ensures precision in payroll inputs, data integrity, and vendor coordination — delivering a first-class employee experience.</h1><p></p><h2><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></h2><ul><li>Process high volume weekly and monthly payrolls across several Amgen Ireland entities.</li><li>Ensure payroll accuracy under compressed timeframes.</li><li>Reconcile and validate data across several platforms, Workday, Softworks, excel, etc.</li><li>Support managers with sign-off and compliance to time and attendance policies.</li><li>Respond promptly to payroll-related queries from employees, HR, and business partners with a customer-focused approach.</li><li>Prepare and maintain payroll documentation for internal, external, and ad-hoc audits (ERR, IICC, EY, Mercer, Revenue, etc.).</li><li>Support HR and Finance with reconciliations, payment approvals, and  Bank fund release confirmations.</li><li>Provide holiday cover within the payroll team to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.</li><li>Maintain process notes and audit trails for all payroll activities, ensuring full compliance and traceability.</li><li>Participate in system testing, process improvement, and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Support HR administration by tracking incomplete data and maintaining accurate records across systems.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of statutory submissions such as ESA and Gender Pay Gap reports.</li></ul><div><p><b><span>Win</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What we expect of you</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The<span> </span></span><span>successful candidate for this role will bring the following education,<span> </span></span><span>skills</span><span><span> </span>and experience</span></span><span> </span></p></div><ul><li>3&#43; years’ experience in Republic of Ireland payroll operations within a large or multinational environment.</li><li>Recognized payroll qualification (IPASS or equivalent).</li><li>Strong technical understanding of payroll, taxation, and statutory compliance requirements.</li><li>Experience with Workday, Softworks, and third-party payroll providers (advantageous).</li><li>Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).</li><li>High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality with sensitive data.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Collaborative approach with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.</li></ul><p></p><div><p><b><span>Thrive</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What you can expect of us</span><span> </span></b><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>In addition to<span> </span></span><span>a competitive salary structure,</span><span><span> </span>Amgen offers a</span><span><span> </span>generous</span><span><span> </span>Total Rewards Plan<span> </span></span><span>for<span> </span></span><span>staff and eligible dependents</span><span>.<span> </span></span><span>Comprehensive employee benefits package</span><span>, including</span><span><span> </span></span><span>r</span><span>etirement and<span> </span></span><span>s</span><span>avings<span> </span></span><span>p</span><span>lan with generous company contributions, group medical,<span> </span></span><span>life</span><span><span> </span>and disability insurance</span><span>.</span><span><span> </span>D</span><span>iscretionary annual bonus program.</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Exceptional learning, development and career advancement opportunities, empowering employees to grow</span><span><span> </span></span><span>and build long-term careers. At Amgen, we are committed to nurturing talent and providing meaningful pathways for professional development.</span></span></p><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>Amgen is an equal opportunities employer</span></i><span> </span></p></div><h2></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>.
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