International Payroll Team Lead

Job Description:

As a key member of the Payroll team you will support international payroll administration across our various non-US countries in which we have employees, collaborate cross-functionally with People Operations, play an important role in administering our Total Rewards programs, and work closely with team members in finance & accounting. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possesses an acute eye for detail, thrives in a dynamic environment and communicates clearly.

Who you’re committed to being:

• You enjoy learning and are open to new ways of doing things.

• You are not afraid to be yourself, experiment, make mistakes and learn from them, ask questions, or voice your concerns.

• When communicating you are self-aware, insightful, and proactive.

• You are a team member first and individual contributor second. You are aware that high-performing teams are only as strong as their weakest link.

• You believe in continuous improvement and request frequent feedback from others.

What you’ll do:

• Process international payroll timely and accurately

• Lead out the daily activities for the international payroll team members

• Review and certify international payroll transactions to ensure all recommended payments accurately reflect current compensation levels and withholdings in accordance with local labor laws and requirements

• Understand/research proper taxation of employer paid benefits and country specific payroll tax laws

• Ensure that new hire and termination information in the system is accurate

• Review processes and systems and consider areas for improvement and work to implement improvements as appropriate

• Transmit payments for payroll tax withholdings, retirement-plan contributions, garnishments, and all other withholdings to appropriate agencies or service providers in accordance with statutory due dates

• Communicate professionally and regularly with payroll service providers to ensure timely and accurate processing, and knowledge of local requirements

• Research, investigate and resolve payroll notices, discrepancies and employee payroll issues

• Review and maintain court-ordered withholdings

• Build strong working relationships with HR Partners, Benefits Team, Accounting team, and others

• Prepare requested reports and ad-hoc requests as needed

• Maintain compliance with internal controls and advise of potential areas of improvement in the control environment

• Provide proactive communication to team members on payroll matters that come up, and respond quickly to questions that arise

• Mitigate employee concerns with respect and understanding to establish team member confidence in the payroll team

Experience you’ll bring:

• 8+ years international payroll experience, with an onus on Irish Payroll

• Bachelor degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other relevant field of study preferred

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all payroll records

• Ability to meet strict deadlines

• Strong understanding of reconciliation process

• Proficiency in Excel required

• Attention to detail and strong analytical problem solving skills

Requirements:

• Experience with Workday preferred

• Experience with ActivPayroll & ADP preferred

• Hybrid Work Model: This role follows a hybrid schedule, with on-site work at our Dublin, Ireland office Wednesday and Thursday and remote flexibility on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. This approach helps us collaborate more effectively, make decisions more quickly, and build a stronger culture, while still providing flexibility.

Why you’ll love working here:

• We work in a blended environment that supports collaboration, flexibility, and connection across teams.

• We are mission-driven, shaping the future of tech upskillling and delivering impact that matters.

• We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, where everyone can contribute and thrive.

• We are always learning, creating an environment where you can take on new challenges, expand your skills, and grow with purpose.

• Benefits include competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, comprehensive medical coverage, unlimited PTO, wellness reimbursement, professional development funds, and more.

About us:

Pluralsight provides the only learning platform dedicated to accelerating the technology skills and capabilities of today’s tech workforce. Thousands of companies, government organizations and individuals around the world rely on Pluralsight to support critical technology skill development in areas that are crucial to innovation including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and machine learning. Pluralsight provides highly curated content developed by vetted technology experts, industry leading skill assessments, and hands on, immersive learning experiences designed to help individuals skill-up faster.

Physical Requirements:

This role is primarily performed in an office or home office setting and involves standard computer-based work.

EEOC & Accommodations Statement:

Bring yourself. Pluralsight is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with EEOC guidelines and local laws.

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