Overview Payroll Operations & Process Improvement: to support a portfolio of payroll, finance operations, and system-enhancement initiatives. The role sits at the intersection of payroll operations, controls, documentation, and project delivery, ensuring processes are accurate, compliant, and continuously improving. Work closely with Payroll SMEs, Finance Operations, HR, Vendor Partners, to stabilise core payroll processes, document workflows, improve controls, and drive operational excellence across the employee lifecycle. Operational Controls & Compliance Strengthen internal controls across payroll, HR data, and finance processes Support access reviews, segregation of duties checks, and audit evidence preparation Identify risk areas in the payroll cycle and support mitigation plans Ensure all payroll processes meet compliance, statutory, and audit requirements Payroll Operations Support end-to-end payroll processes, including: Payroll inputs & data preparation Validation, reconciliation, and exception handling Payroll calculation support Payment release coordination Act as a key point of continuity for payroll knowledge when team members rotate, go on leave, or transition Partner closely with payroll vendors and internal teams to address errors, delays, or data-quality issues Process Documentation & Standardisation Own the creation of: Payroll SOPs, End-to-end process maps, Training materials, Onboarding documentation, Controls documentation Standardise payroll handoffs across HR, Payroll, Finance Ops, and vendor partners Build clear, structured documentation to minimise errors and increase operational maturity Project Delivery & Workflow Improvement Support payroll-related projects such as: System updates & access changes Workflow redesign AI-enabled automation opportunities Assist with requirements gathering, documentation, UAT, change rollout, and process transition to BAU Identify inefficiencies in current payroll workflows and drive improvement initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance Operations, Legal, and Systems teams to ensure seamless payroll processes Work with Kate and others to prioritise backlogs and coordinate delivery phases Support communication and training to ensure downstream teams follow new processes correctly. Systems, Reporting & Data Support Support payroll system controls, access management, permissions, and updates Assist in preparing data for reporting, reconciliation, and leadership updates Provide structured documentation and insights to support audits, quality checks, and process monitoring Key Projects This Role Will Support You will play a major role in: Identifying root causes of errors and delays Supporting stabilisation efforts and documenting new ways of working Ensuring accurate payroll processing across multiple regions. Aligning payroll outputs with finance payment processes Documenting and improving payroll-to-payments handoffs Strengthening reconciliation and exception-handling workflows Smart Employee Journey Process Improvements Mapping and improving touchpoints between HR → Payroll → Finance Fixing upstream data-quality issues that impact payroll accuracy Aligning employee lifecycle processes with system behaviours Systems Uplift, Access & Controls Workstream Supporting system upgrades or configuration changes impacting payroll. Producing updated controls documentation, access lists, and workflow diagrams. Ensuring correct permissions and roles are maintained. AI & Automation Opportunity Assessment Assisting in identifying repetitive payroll tasks suitable for automation (e.g., validation checks, audit trails, exception routing) Documenting logic and requirements for automation teams Team Knowledge Transfer & Continuity Maintaining up-to-date documentation so processes are not dependent on single individuals Acting as the anchor for operational clarity during team transitions or capacity constraints #J-18808-Ljbffr
A professional services firm in Dublin is seeking a Payroll Operations Specialist to enhance payroll effectiveness. The successful candidate will oversee payroll processes, strengthen compliance controls, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive operational excellence. Key responsibilities include documenting workflows, supporting project delivery, and identifying improvement opportunities. Strong knowledge of payroll operations, compliance, and project management is essential. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to impact key payroll initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global multinational technology company seeks an experienced Infrastructure Lead / Senior Software Engineer to design high-throughput data pipelines and operate production infrastructure. The role involves building modular backend services, developing internal tools, and ensuring data integrity across workflows. Ideal candidates will have strong Python skills, experience with distributed systems, and the ability to collaborate across engineering teams. This position offers a chance to impact large-scale data processing and operational workflows significantly. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global consulting firm is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager level consultant to join their team in Dublin on a Fixed Term Contract. This role involves leading client projects in finance operations and project management within a dynamic multinational setting. The successful candidate will have 3–6+ years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of accounting standards. Skills in communication, analysis, and team collaboration are essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Lead / Senior Software Engineer to help our client, a global multinational technology company, build and scale the internal systems that power large-scale data processing and operational workflows. In this role, you will design and operate high-throughput data pipelines, distributed services, and internal tools that support teams working with complex datasets and high-volume task processing. What You’ll Do Build Scalable Data Pipelines Design and implement high-volume data processing pipelines that ingest, transform, and distribute large datasets. Develop systems that can prioritise, queue, and process work efficiently at scale . Ensure pipelines are reproducible, maintainable, and resilient to failure . Design Platform Services Build modular backend services and platform components that support evolving data workflows. Develop storage abstraction layers that allow services to interact with multiple underlying data systems. Implement mechanisms to ensure data consistency, deduplication, and integrity across distributed workflows . Operate Production Infrastructure Deploy and manage containerised workloads and batch processing jobs . Improve system reliability through fault tolerance, coordination mechanisms, and automated recovery processes . Work with infrastructure and security teams to ensure secure service communication and controlled data access . Build Internal Tools & Automation Develop tools that allow operational teams to ingest, manage, and analyse structured and unstructured datasets . Improve workflow efficiency by automating repetitive processes and enabling self-service data operations . Integrate platform services with internal tooling used by analysts and operational teams . Establish engineering best practices for code quality, testing, and maintainable system design . Write clear documentation to support onboarding, system understanding, and operational troubleshooting . Implement monitoring and diagnostic tools to provide visibility into pipeline performance and system health . Technical Skills Strong programming experience, including a mastery of Python, as well as experience with similar backend languages . Experience building distributed systems or large-scale data pipelines . Solid knowledge of SQL and working with large datasets . Experience operating containerised infrastructure or production data platforms . Familiarity with service-based architectures and API-driven systems . Experience Several years of experience building backend infrastructure, data platforms, or internal tooling . Experience operating production systems handling large volumes of data or tasks . Comfortable collaborating across engineering and operational teams . Nice to Have Experience building internal platforms used by analysts, operations teams, or data specialists . Exposure to automation systems or AI-assisted tooling . Experience improving developer productivity or operational workflows through tooling . Background mentoring engineers or leading infrastructure initiatives. Resources Global Professionals is a Worldwide Consulting Firm. Our model is unique and tailored to meet our consultants’ professional and personal goals. For more information about us, our clients and consultants and the professional services we provide, please visit www.RGP.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking a high-performing and motivated Assistant Manager/Manager level consultant to join our Tech Client on a Fixed Term Contract. This opportunity allows you to work in a fast paced Multinational environment while gaining experience in Finance Operations and Project Management. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage client projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs Support clients in improving operational efficiency, working capital management, and cash flow performance Lead or support finance transformation projects, including process redesign, standardisation, and automation initiative Support month-end and year-end processes from an operational perspective, ensuring efficiency and accuracy Assist with change management activities, including stakeholder engagement and training. Assess and implement internal controls to strengthen financial governance and reduce operational risk Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact Assist with payroll operations or improvements. Identify process improvements and contribute to internal initiatives Requirements 3–6+ years of relevant accounting or payroll experience, ideally within a multinational environment Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment About us RGP is a global consulting firm helping some of the most recognized companies in the world work differently. Our success comes from a shared belief in rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work of solving complex challenges, executing plans and implementing technology to help transform organizations. #J-18808-Ljbffr
