Senior Payroll Coordinator

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Position Overview:                                                                               

The Senior Payroll Coordinator will report directly to the Payroll Manager / Senior Payroll Manager within Itron’s Global Business Services organization based in Cork, Ireland. The role currently offers a hybrid work environment with a competitive remuneration package.

The Senior Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll for designated countries or entities. This role acts as a key subject‑matter expert, providing day‑to‑day payroll support, managing complex payroll queries, and ensuring strong governance, controls, and compliance with local statutory requirements.

Role & Responsibilities:                                                                                 

• Payroll Processing & Operations

  • End‑to‑end processing of payroll for assigned countries/entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local legislation.

  • Review and validate payroll inputs, calculations, and outputs prior to final approval.

  • Ensure all payroll changes (new hires, terminations, salary changes, benefits, bonuses, overtime, leave, etc.) are processed correctly.

  • Coordinate payroll calendars, cut‑off dates, and statutory submission timelines.

  • Indirectly lead a payroll team of 2 employees.

  • Manage Country mailboxes and checklists

• Compliance & Controls

  • Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, and social security requirements.

  • Support internal and external payroll audits, providing documentation and explanations as required.

  • Maintain payroll controls, reconciliations, and sign‑off procedures.

  • Global owner of Legislative and Change Requests for review by management

• Stakeholder Management

  • Act as a primary payroll contact for employees, HR, Finance, and external vendors.

  • Resolve complex payroll queries in a professional, timely, and confidential manner.

  • Liaise with third‑party payroll providers and ensure service levels are met.

  • Manage key internal relationships and maintain trackers.

• Reporting & Reconciliations

  • Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and variance analysis for Finance.

  • Ensure payroll costs are accurately reflected in the general ledger.

  • Support month‑end and year‑end close processes from a payroll perspective.

• Process Improvement & Support

  • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, documentation, and controls.

  • Contribute to payroll transitions, system enhancements, and global initiatives.

  • Provide guidance, coaching, and support to payroll team members as required.

  • Data gathering, investigations, process reviews and ad hoc requirements

Key Requirements:                                                                   

• Experience

  • 5+ years’ experience in France payroll processing, preferably within a multinational or shared services environment.

  • Proven experience managing complex payrolls with multiple pay elements.

  • Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and statutory requirements.

  • Experience working with third‑party payroll providers is highly desirable.

• Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time‑management skills.

  • Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll systems (e.g. Workday, SAP, ADP, other payroll platforms).

  • High level of discretion and confidentiality.

• Education / Qualifications

  • Payroll or accounting qualification (e.g. IPASS, CIPP, or equivalent) desirable.

  • Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.

  • Third Level Education, equivalent or above

  • Proven experience in a global payroll environment