Job Title: Payroll Specialist
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Finance Team in Limerick. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll and excellent organizational skills.
The Role:
* Support the Payroll Manager in producing weekly and monthly payrolls for the UK and Ireland.
* Assist with resolving day-to-day employee payroll queries in a professional manner.
* Maintain accurate payroll records and continually strive to improve processes and procedures.
* Adhere to SOX compliance.
* Assist with external agencies, including auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare and process statutory deductions.
* Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
* Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes.
* Assist in creating payroll reports for management as required.
* Support new starts, transfers, leavers documentation as informed by HR.
* Work closely with HR and finance department to align payroll processes with organisational needs.
* Assist with maintaining the integrity and accuracy of payroll data, as well as the retention of related records.
* Assist with documentation of process manuals for payroll procedures.
* Assist with implementing new payroll software packages.
* Complete regular audits to ensure compliance.
* Maintain and implement Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems meeting the needs of ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 and any subsequent or related standards.
Requirements:
* IPASS payroll qualifications.
* 2-5 years' payroll experience in a similar sized company.
* UK payroll experience – desirable but not necessary.
* Basic understanding of HR policies and Irish Payroll – essential.
* Familiarity with Midland HR Payroll System – desirable but not necessary.
* Ability to work on own initiative with excellent organisational and administrative skills.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality is required.
The Offer:
This is a permanent onsite role based in Limerick, with base salary, depending on the candidate's experience, expected to be in the €40K - €50K range per annum, plus benefits.