Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

The successful candidate will work with a dynamic HR team to become champion of our HR Information Systems and lead for data management. The role also has ownership for payroll related activities, partnering with our finance teams and working closely with our payroll provider.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Prepare bi-weekly payroll files advising of all employee payroll changes and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure payroll is completed in line with strict deadlines
• Work closely with Recruitment & HR Administrator to ensure all new hires, leavers and other employee changes are captured in payroll and on systems
• Manage the full life cycle of HR processes within our HR systems, including SAP and time and attendance system
• Partner with global centre of excellence to provide compensation-cycle support for the global employee base.
• Central point of contact for employee shares & shares for shareholding
• Application of SARP where applicable and completion of SARP annual return for Revenue.
• Applications for new PAYE exclusion orders, PRSI special collections (cert of coverage) and calculation of Hypnotical PAYE/shadow payroll for any of these orders
• Ensure compliance with Irish payroll legislation and taxation requirements
• Consult managers on compensation guidelines, processes and best-practice
• Liaise with our Statutory and internal Auditors for Interim and year end Audits and provide requested Contracts as required
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues and user queries
• Provide training and guidance to Managers and employees to effectively use our systems
• Build a knowledge base for frequently asked questions and common system errors
• Build and run HR & Payroll ad-hoc reports
• Support Transformation projects as directed by Corporate
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the HR manager

Key Requirements (Education and Experience)

• 3rd level qualification in Human Resources, ideally with IPASS certification or a relevant associated discipline
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience with payroll activities
• Experience working on or with payroll teams preferred
• Experience with and interest in HR systems with strong analytical skills
• Strong Organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Proactive with a process improvement mindset
• CIPD qualified or working towards preferred
• High level of proficiency in Excel
• Previous experience of SAP HCM would be advantageous
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal & written