Payroll Specialist - 12 Month Fixed Term

Position Overview

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage comprehensive payroll operations across all regions including Americas, EMEA, and APAC within a rapidly expanding company. This role ensures accurate documentation, punctual execution, and completion of payroll transactions. It also contributes to enhancing streamlined, cost-effective payroll procedures and the integration of employees from newly acquired businesses.

Primary Duties

• Guarantee timely and precise payroll payments for employees in multiple international locations while maintaining synchronization between HR and payroll records.
• Collaborate closely with Human Resources to assure accurate entry of employee data, benefits, pay details, and other payroll-related changes into the system.
• Generate and document payroll journal entries in the general ledger.
• Investigate and reconcile payroll discrepancies with the accounting team to confirm correct payroll postings in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Audit timesheets and payroll reports, manage payroll period deadlines, and conduct payroll processing accurately and on schedule.
• Support the upkeep of country-specific payroll policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Promptly address and resolve all payroll-related inquiries and requests.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of three years of full-cycle payroll processing experience with a global perspective and oversight of third-party international payroll providers.
• Proficiency or experience with Workday Payroll is strongly preferred, including capabilities in payroll workflows, reporting, and employee data management.
• Experience with general ledger functions and solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Knowledge of internal controls and stringent attention to legal compliance within payroll activities.
• Strong analytical skills paired with effective problem-solving abilities.
• Superior organization, time management, and multitasking skills to thrive in a dynamic global context, including willingness to work additional hours to meet objectives.
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal—and familiar with payroll software, accounting systems, Microsoft Office suite, and human resource information systems (HRIS).

About Diligent

Diligent leads in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) SaaS technology, serving over 1 million users worldwide. The company focuses on delivering integrated GRC solutions that enable leaders to manage risk effectively and improve decision-making. Diligent emphasizes innovation, curiosity, and adaptability, supporting a global community energized to drive meaningful change.

Company Benefits and Culture

• Creative and collaborative work environment encouraging innovation internally and for clients.
• Flexible work policies, comprehensive health benefits, wellness programs, generous time off, and designated meeting-free days.
• Global offices in locations including Galway, New York, London, and more, supporting diverse and inclusive staffing.
• Diversity promotion through employee resource groups and continuous learning opportunities.

Additional Information

This position is based in Galway, Ireland and requires onsite attendance at least 50% of the time, supporting a hybrid work model to encourage team collaboration and innovation. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment with policies supporting nondiscrimination and accommodation for disabilities. Visa sponsorship might be available based on role requirements.