Sr. EMEA Payroll Analyst at Twilio | Career Growth in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Career Development Potential
This is a senior individual contributor role at a publicly traded, globally recognized communications platform. The scope — managing EMEA payroll across multiple countries, interfacing with Equity, HRIS, Legal, and Finance — provides genuine cross-functional exposure that is valuable for anyone aspiring toward a Global Payroll Manager or Director of Payroll title.
Skills in High Demand
- Multi-country EMEA payroll expertise is a specialized and well-compensated niche — there are relatively few professionals with deep, hands-on experience across diverse EMEA jurisdictions.
- Workday proficiency combined with international payroll experience is a highly marketable combination in fintech, SaaS, and enterprise tech.
- AI-augmented payroll workflows is a forward-looking skill explicitly mentioned — early movers in this space will have an edge as automation reshapes the function.
Compensation Context
No salary range is disclosed, which is a minor red flag for transparency. For a Senior Payroll Analyst role at a major U.S.-listed tech company based in Ireland, market benchmarks typically range from €60,000–€85,000 annually, with equity and bonus on top. Twilio's total compensation packages are generally competitive but have faced scrutiny during cost-reduction phases post-2022.
Culture & Green Flags
- Remote-first culture with genuine global inclusion — strong green flag for work-life balance.
- Encouragement of process improvement and AI adoption signals an innovative, not purely transactional, payroll function.
- Ad-hoc in-person travel requirement is minimal, preserving flexibility.
Overall, this is a solid career-building role for a payroll professional looking to deepen EMEA expertise within a high-profile, tech-forward environment.
Who We Are
At Twilio, we're shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.
Our dedication to remote-first work and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you're part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we're acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.
Hiring and How We Work
We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions!
While we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites, or customer meetings.
See Yourself at Twilio
Join the team as Twilio's next Senior International Payroll Analyst.
About the Job
The Global Payroll team is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, and systems-savvy Senior Payroll Analyst to lead payroll operations across the EMEA region. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across multiple countries, while assisting the EMEA regional payroll team, managing external vendor relationships, strengthening controls, and driving process standardization.
The Sr. Payroll Analyst, International Payroll will partner closely with People, Benefits, Equity, Finance, Accounting, HRIS, Legal, and external payroll providers to support a high-quality employee experience and scalable payroll operations.
Responsibilities
In this role, you'll:
- Oversee the payroll processing and management of assigned payrolls
- Manage ad hoc projects related to payroll and benefits for international entities
- Support international payroll processing for multiple countries after necessary training
- Receive local international payroll news related to housing allowance, income tax withholding calculations, and miscellaneous payroll inquiries
- Collaborate with payroll vendors to ensure all pay-impacting transactions are collected, processed, and reported timely and accurately
- Assist the Accounting Team with payroll journal and accrual preparations and reconciliations of payroll general ledger balances
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and provide support and input when required
- Identify and improve payroll processes
- Deliver excellent employee experience in relation to payroll onboarding, ad-hoc queries, and annual tax reporting
- Adhere to all legal and internal deadlines
- Understand employment tax requirements relating to compensation and benefits, including equity
- Oversee tax reviewer/payroll auditor requests and payroll inquiries
- Solve parafiscales and social benefits inquiries from local jurisdictions
- Oversee the annual income tax filing process where applicable
- Help improve payroll-related documentation and procedures
Qualifications
Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
Required:
- 6+ years of experience managing payroll processing internationally with working experience in accounting
- Experience with processing equity transactions
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or another relevant field
- High attention to detail
- Discipline and ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize competing workloads
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills while keeping customer experience top of mind
- Experience in Workday and with outside payroll providers
Desired:
- Customer service focus with the ability and sound judgment to handle highly sensitive information
- Process improvement mindset with a passion for reengineering payroll processes to implement a first-class payroll service
- Strong interest in applying emerging technologies — such as AI — to re-engineer payroll workflows, eliminate manual touchpoints, and unlock value-added insights for workforce planning
- Deep understanding of EMEA labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory filings
- Familiarity with European Works Councils and trade union agreements
- Experience maintaining strict internal controls and auditing payroll processes
- Advanced Excel skills for complex data reconciliation and reporting
- Track record of implementing new payroll systems or transitioning vendors
Location
This role will be remote, and based in Ireland.
Travel
We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.
What We Offer
Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.
Twilio thinks big. Do you?
We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.
If you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.
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