Payroll Analyst
Adobe • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Nov 10, 2026
Payroll Analyst The Opportunity You will manage payroll operations for EMEA entities ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This is a key role within the Global Payroll team, supporting both operational excellence and ongoing payroll transformation initiatives. What you will do Take full ownership of end-to-end payroll across assigned countries. Prepare, review, and submit monthly payroll data inputs to outsourced providers. Process payroll changes including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and benefits. Review and validate payroll drafts, ensuring accuracy before approval and sign-off. Complete monthly payroll reconciliations and control summaries. Ensure all payroll payments are processed accurately and on time. Partner with Finance and ERC teams to support month-end close and respond to payroll-related queries. Support audit requests, compliance activities, and payroll reporting. Deliver a best- in-class employee experience through timely, clear, and accurate communication. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers. Contribute to ongoing payroll transformation projects, including UK payroll system implementation. What you will need Relevant experience in payroll, specifically EMEA payroll legislation and compliance. Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple payrolls and deadlines in a fast-paced environment All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required As our many awards will tell you, at Adobe you’ll be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog, https://blog.adobe.com/en/topics/adobe-life and explore the fantastic benefits we offer at Rewards.adobe.com. Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We hire dedicated individuals, regardless of gender, race or colour, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. This is what it means to be Adobe For All. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture , focus on people, purpose and community , Adobe for All , comprehensive benefits programs , the stories we tell , the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com . AI Use Guidelines for Interviews: Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process. At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience . Expected Pay Range: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor in a certain location, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Please see below pay range(s) for this position based on the location(s) where this position can be filled: Ireland: 60,400 EUR - 87,400 EUR annually Pay within the range(s) will depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and your recruiter can share more during the hiring process. At Adobe, for non-sales roles salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). You will be eligible to participate in the AIP bonus plan. AIP bonus payout is subject to the applicable plan terms in connection with individual performance on an annual basis. In addition, we offer a range of inclusive benefits to support you and your family — from medical, dental, and vision benefits to financial planning, employee assistance program, and learning opportunities. Explore benefits and perks at Adobe .
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The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $65,000–$99,000 per year (median ~$80,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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