A Payroll Specialist/HR Generalist is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Galway based client. Reporting to the HR Leader Ireland, the candidate will own and drive employee life-cycle processes such as Payroll, On-boarding, Off-boarding, Data Management, Time & Attendance and other transactional tasks for all employees within scope. This is a hybrid role, with the successful candidate being based in the Galway facility 4 days per week.
THE ROLE (PAYROLL):
* Responsible for end-to-end processing of 4 payrolls; 1 weekly payroll with approx. 400 employees and 3 monthly payrolls with approx. 300 employees.
* Carry-out each payroll process to ensure all payments have been properly processed and appropriate taxes/deductions withheld as scheduled for all Ireland payrolls.
* Manage any payroll queries and payroll related documents which need to be issued.
* Manage T&A data collection and ensure timely submission of all (in)variable data for payroll calculations, always assuring highest levels of accuracy.
* Maintain current knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures that govern time collection, payroll processing and taxation.
* Ensure compliance with company benefit policies, enforce approved pay practices, and ensure statutory compliance.
* Maintain internal control procedures to ensure SOX compliance, segregation of duties and security access.
* Main point of contact for annual audits, both internal and external.
* Administer all relevant benefits, such as pension and health insurance. Support with annual renewal processes of both.
THE ROLE (HR GENERALIST DUTIES):
* Collaborate with the HR partners, HRIT team, other HR departments and managers to resolve queries and issues.
* Actively support enterprise and system and process improvement implementations.
* Execute HR plans, processes, and programs aligned with business objectives and HR strategy.
* Adhering to statutory Revenue reporting regulations e.g ERR, ESA, etc.
* Ensure HR systems are up-to-date with accurate data.
* Manage and respond to employee queries via case management tool, with a first contact resolution goal and create and maintain the knowledge articles for the country.
* Prepare payroll analysis reports, e.g. sick leave costs, overtime spend, rate increases.
* Calculate and manage quarterly bonus files for hourly population.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Degree qualification, with 3+ years of Payroll experience managing a High Volume of transactions.
* Ability to work on own initiative to drive timely completion of payrolls.
* Exceptional attention to detail, with a right first-time mindset.
* Payroll qualification a distinct advantage, e.g. IPASS qualification or similar.
* Proven track record of managing internal and external stakeholders.
* Process driven, with strong understanding of payroll and HR processes, policies and systems, for example PeopleSoft, ADP GlobalView, UKG Kronos, Coupa, ServiceNow.
* Intermediate level MS Office skills are required including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
* Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills with all levels of the organization.
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