Senior Manager, Payroll – Dublin

Senior Manager, Payroll – Dublin, Ireland

Ever wondered how Western Union keeps its global workforce connected and supported?

At Western Union, payroll is more than numbers—it’s about trust, precision, and care. Our EMEA payroll team ensures employees across 23 countries are paid accurately, on time, and in line with local regulations. Supporting over 40 entities, this high-impact role offers the chance to lead a regional team, drive operational excellence, and shape the future of payroll from our Dublin hub.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this role, you’ll lead a regional payroll team based in Dublin, managing outsourced vendor relationships and ensuring seamless payroll delivery across EMEA. You’ll work closely with HR, Finance, and Accounting teams globally, aligning systems and processes to support our people and business goals.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize relationships with outsourced payroll vendors, ensuring service quality and compliance.
• Oversee complex payrolls across countries including Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, UAE, and the UK.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across departments to align payroll with broader business needs.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team, fostering an engaging and inclusive work environment.
• Prepare and review complex payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Drive improvements in payroll systems, processes, and vendor performance.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in payroll management, with a strong track record of leading regional teams.
• Proven experience managing and optimizing global payroll vendors.
• Deep understanding of EMEA labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with payroll implementations and integrations (e.g. time tracking, absence management).
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership and problem-solving.

Join us, and let’s connect with the world.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company — transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.  

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Ireland specific benefits include: 

• 25 days annual leave
• Comprehensive life & medical cover
• Contributory pension plan
• Cycle-To-Work scheme

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.  

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws. 

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

11-30-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.