Payroll Manager
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join our Finance Team in Limerick.
The successful candidate must be highly organised, self-driven and committed to delivering high-quality work product under regimented time constraints.
The Role:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Payroll Manager will be focused on expanding knowledge of systems, processes, and guidelines, and striving for self-improvement.
This position will have supervisory responsibility.
Responsibilities:
* Manage the preparation and processing of multi-frequency payrolls under critical deadlines.
* Oversee all aspects of both weekly and monthly payrolls for Ireland and UK.
* Upload bank files for employee pay as necessary.
* Implement appropriate controls to verify accuracy and timeliness of payroll runs and related reporting.
* Stay current on payroll tax laws and promote compliance within the organisation.
* Collaborate with HR, IT and Finance to implement and build out a fully integrated payroll platform that supports all payroll processes.
* Ensure timely and accurate information is efficiently reported to all stakeholders.
* Support and mentor payroll staff.
* Manage the staff and craft timekeeping process.
* Collaborate with HR on the administration of and amendments to Pension schemes.
* Collaborate with HR to maintain and update changes for Life Assurance and Health Benefits (for monthly paid staff).
* Calculate redundancy calculations as necessary.
* Administer all payments of employee expenses for Ireland and related reporting.
* Ensure accurate reporting in relation to all Revenue & HMRC commitments including monthly payments for payroll deductions, year-end processing, and distribution of P60's to employees.
* Coordination with accounting counterparts on recording and reconciliation of payroll items, including preparation of workpapers to support various financial requirements. Collaboration with HR on various employee, payroll or benefit items.
* Produce and analyse information to support audit purposes.
* Periodic project site visits to support payroll initiatives.
* Documentation of process manuals for all payroll positions.
* Maintain & implement Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Systems meeting the needs of ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and any subsequent or related standards.
Requirements:
* IPASS payroll qualification.
* 6 + years' payroll experience in a similar sized company.
* UK payroll experience – desirable.
* Must have extensive knowledge of HR policies and Irish Payroll – essential.
* Ability to work on own initiative with excellent organisational and administrative skills.
* Must have extensive knowledge of core payroll concepts and compliance.
* Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
* High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality is required.
* Ability to work under pressure on multiple deliverables is a necessity.
The Offer:
This is a permanent onsite role based in Limerick city, with base salary, depending on the candidate's experience, but is expected to be in the €65K - €80K range per annum, plus benefits.