Career Category

Human Resources

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process high volume weekly and monthly payrolls across several Amgen Ireland entities.
• Ensure payroll accuracy under compressed timeframes.
• Reconcile and validate data across several platforms, Workday, Softworks, excel, etc.
• Support managers with sign-off and compliance to time and attendance policies.
• Respond promptly to payroll-related queries from employees, HR, and business partners with a customer-focused approach.
• Prepare and maintain payroll documentation for internal, external, and ad-hoc audits (ERR, IICC, EY, Mercer, Revenue, etc.).
• Support HR and Finance with reconciliations, payment approvals, and  Bank fund release confirmations.
• Provide holiday cover within the payroll team to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
• Maintain process notes and audit trails for all payroll activities, ensuring full compliance and traceability.
• Participate in system testing, process improvement, and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Support HR administration by tracking incomplete data and maintaining accurate records across systems.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory submissions such as ESA and Gender Pay Gap reports.

• 3+ years’ experience in Republic of Ireland payroll operations within a large or multinational environment.
• Recognized payroll qualification (IPASS or equivalent).
• Strong technical understanding of payroll, taxation, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience with Workday, Softworks, and third-party payroll providers (advantageous).
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality with sensitive data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

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