Global Mobility Manager

Our client, a scaling multinational Irish business is seeking an experienced Global Mobility & Payroll Manager to join their team.

This is a newly created role that will take ownership of global payroll operations, international employee mobility, and reward administration across multiple jurisdictions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Coordinate the payroll and financial administration of international assignments, relocations and cross-border workforce arrangements.
• Ensure employee compensation, allowances, benefits and assignment-related payments are administered accurately and consistently.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external specialists on employment tax, social security, immigration and workforce compliance matters.
• Take ownership of employee reward and benefits administration, including pensions, insurance, bonus and incentive programmes.
• Produce regular reporting and analysis on payroll, employee costs, mobility expenditure and key workforce metrics for senior leadership.
• Lead the delivery of accurate and timely payroll operations across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with external payroll providers, ensuring compliance, accuracy and service excellence.
• Oversee payroll controls, reconciliations, reporting and audit requirements, partnering closely with Finance and HR teams.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, strengthening controls, enhancing data quality and improving operational efficiency.
• Act as the key point of contact for payroll and mobility matters, providing support and guidance to employees and stakeholders across the business.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Relevant payroll, finance, accounting, HR or mobility qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience managing multi-country payroll operations within an international organisation.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, compliance, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting globally mobile employees, international assignments or cross-border workforce programmes.
• Ability to work effectively with external payroll, tax, immigration and mobility providers.
• Strong analytical and financial management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Please note: Strong flexibility in terms of hybrid or remote working, with flexible hours.

This is a high-profile position offering exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to help shape payroll, mobility and employee cost governance within a growing international business.