This is an 11 month contract with a view to extension

Purpose

Our client operates multiple payroll groupings covering the various manufacturing, support, and sales personnel split by weekly and monthly pay frequencies. The inputs to payroll come from locally managed T&A systems (TMS, Clockwise, ARS) as well as a global ERP HR system (Workday). Our payroll department links in with HR in relation to the AllIreland comp & Benefit programs which are also supported by several service providers.
The role reports to the Payroll Manager for Ireland, with responsibilities covering all locations, this role offers location flexibility (remote work available).

Responsibilities

• Collating and preparing all inputs in advance of payroll processing deadlines.
• End-to-end payroll processing in a busy environment of both weekly and monthly pay frequencies for multiple assigned entities in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Dealing with all aspects of the payroll process, BIK, share awards, pension and other voluntary and statutory deductions.
• Dealing with starter and leavers registrations
• Process the monthly PAYE Submissions on ROS
• Manage the timely response to employee requests and queries, and escalate when appropriate.
• Complete data validation and data analysis from multiple sources, e.g., HR ERP, T&A, Comp & Benefit providers.
• Collaborating closely with all relevant parties, including the EMEA HR Service Delivery organization, HR Business Partners, and HR Centers of Excellence.
• Supporting payroll peers with documentation of payroll systems, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Participating in projects and working groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business or Accounting or another relevant Payroll qualification; in lieu of a degree
• 2+ years of Irish Payroll experience with a strong understanding of payroll processes, tax, and legal frameworks.
• Experience in using payroll systems (CoreHR/People XD portal) an advantage.
• A high degree of attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic and confident with a willingness to work within a team environment.
• Possess the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• A flexible approach to work, ability to multi-task, prioritize and execute within deadlines.
• Customer Focus ensuring that employees payroll experience remains positive.
• Self-starter with proven track record of working on own initiative as well as working with external providers and across organisational boundaries.