Job Summary Within the HR Services & Payroll team, this position plays a key role in payroll administration support, reporting, Coretime user support, and event management. Reporting to the HRS & Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will gain knowledge and experience in many aspects of HR. This twelve-month contract offers a hybrid working arrangement with onsite days in our Blackrock, Dublin office.
This is a hybrid role. The role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.
Your responsibilities As an HR Services & Payroll Specialist, your main responsibilities will include, and are not limited to, the following:
Monthly Reporting and administration activities in support of HR operational requirements
Supporting the timely administration and management of monthly payrolls
Maintenance and Management of Coretime, employee management tool
Providing specialist advice to all employees/managers in relation to HRS tools & practices
Responding to employees / managers Emails from HR Inbox and escalations
Coordination and management of benefit events as required
Providing ad hoc management information using our HR databases and reporting tools
Supporting the Head of HR, BPS, and COE head of HR departments as required
Understanding GDPR, compliance, controls, and risk requirements to ensure adherence
Collaborate on HR People Projects to continuously improve employee experiences
Your Skills and Experience
1-2 years payroll/accounting experience working on in-house payroll, including customer service experience, is a distinct advantage
Completed or working towards, an HRM qualification is a distinct advantage
Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and self-motivation
Excellent Microsoft applications skills, particularly very strong Excel Skills
Understanding of tax and payroll issues is an advantage
Desire to develop and grow current skill levels and curiosity of all areas in HR.
Excellent attention to detail and inter-personal skills
Work collaboratively within a team environment and know when to use your own initiative
Build rapport, maintain confidentiality, and provide credible solutions to challenges.
Develop and build strong internal & external relationships
Prioritize workload within a team environment and have an agile mindset
Champion compliance, risk, and controls through a professional approach
Additional Information Primary work location is Blackrock based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations. If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter, Ashley Kelly is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.
Who we are
Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,600 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.
Zurich is a strong brand – with our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.
At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let’s Create a Brighter Future Together!
Closing date for applications is the 5th January. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place before closing date.