This role will be based in our head office in Cleaboy Business Park, Waterford.
Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Life Science, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club
Role Overview
This role is critical in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll while maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation and internal policies.
What you will be doing?
- Prepare and process weekly payroll for over 1,300 employees
- Assist with monthly payroll and reporting
- Download and import timesheets from the time and attendance system
- Maintain and update payroll records, including new starters, leavers, and employee changes
- Calculate pay, including salaries, overtime, bonuses, and statutory deductions
- Ensure compliance with tax, social insurance, pension, and employment legislation
- Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files, ensuring full compliance and confidentiality.
- Respond professionally to employee and stakeholder queries through the central Payroll email.
- Carry out validation checks to ensure payroll accuracy
- Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data
- Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports
- Assist in maintaining and improving payroll processes and systems
- Identifying opportunities to improve accuracy and processes.
- Minimum of 2 years payroll experience in a similar role.
- IPASS qualification or equivalent required
- Proficiency with payroll and accounting systems along with strong Excel skills.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Sage, Coins, time & attendance system)
- Good understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Good communication skills and a professional approach to payroll queries.
- A proactive, flexible and collaborative working style
- Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
- 23 days annual leave
- Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Private Health Insurance contribution
- Life and Disability cover
- EAP for employees and their families
- Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities
- Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.
- Our people have a voice and feel empowered.
- We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
- Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value.
- We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.
We do not require the support of Recruitment agencies at this time.
