Payroll Lead
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to manage complex payroll for over 350 hourly and salaried employees. This full-time, onsite role involves maintaining payroll records, submitting tax reports, and addressing employee queries while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage payroll for 350+ bi-weekly and monthly employees.
* Maintain detailed records of employee earnings, benefits, taxes, and deductions.
* Prepare and submit tax reports, including PAYE, PRSI, USC, and other relevant deductions.
* Manage voluntary deductions.
* Provide training and support across the business for all areas relating to payroll.
* Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries for payroll transactions.
* Address employee payroll queries promptly and professionally.
* Ensure quality control procedures are adhered to in order to ensure payroll reviews are carried out to a high quality.
* Support compensation and benefit reviews with the Head of HR, benchmarking, regrading, salary surveys, etc.
* Responsible for submission of healthcare renewals, pension renewals on an annual basis, and managing changes throughout the year.
* Identification of inefficiencies and streamlining within the function.
* Stay updated on payroll regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.
Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years' experience in payroll, preferably within a busy manufacturing environment.
* PAYE Qualification in IPASS or equivalent is essential.
* Previous experience in leading a payroll transition project would be an advantage.
* Strong technical payroll knowledge and exposure in high-volume and complex payroll.
* Extensive skills in the use of MS Office suite.
* Expert-level experience in the use of Megapay. Familiarisation with Workday would be an advantage.