Payroll Administrator II

Pinterest Pinterest · Consumer · Dublin, Ireland · Accounting

This role is for a Payroll Administrator II at Pinterest, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the International Payroll function. The administrator will ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for non-US countries, manage statutory obligations, and act as a point of contact for payroll inquiries and discrepancies. The role involves partnering cross-functionally on business initiatives and payroll projects, supporting special projects, and staying updated on international payroll laws and regulations. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of international payroll operations experience, experience with global payroll platforms, and a strong understanding of global payroll practices and compliance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage end to end payroll processing for assigned countries in partnership with external providers, including preparation, review, and reconciliation of payroll inputs and reports each pay period to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  2. Deliver monthly and annual payroll statutory obligations, ensuring timely and accurate payroll tax remittances, social security contributions, and other required filings for assigned countries.
  3. Act as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, resolving employee questions in a timely and professional manner.
  4. Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll discrepancies, ensuring clear, timely communication and resolution updates for all stakeholders.
  5. Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve payroll related issues and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Skills

Required

  • 3+ years of international payroll operations experience processing payroll in multiple countries, preferably across EMEA and APAC or LATAM.
  • Experience working with global payroll platforms and third party vendors in a fast growing, high volume payroll environment.
  • Strong understanding of global payroll practices, tax and reporting regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Resourcefulness and strong problem solving skills to resolve complex payroll issues quickly.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with various deadlines and deliver accurate results.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to partner effectively with teams across functions and geographies.

Nice to have

  • Payroll certifications (CIPP, IPASS, APA, or equivalent)
  • Workday experience

What the JD emphasized

  • international payroll operations experience
  • global payroll platforms
  • global payroll practices, tax and reporting regulations, and compliance requirements
  • international payroll laws, regulations, and industry best practices