Job Description
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 ):
1. Responsible for end-to-end processing of 4 payrolls; 1 weekly payroll with approx. 400 employees and 3 monthly payrolls with approx. 300 employees.
2. Carry-out each payroll process to ensure all payments have been properly processed and appropriate taxes/deductions withheld as scheduled for all Ireland payrolls
3. Manage any payroll queries and payroll related documents which need to be issued
4. Manage T&A data collection and ensure timely submission of all (in)variable data for payroll calculations, always assuring highest levels of accuracy
5. Maintain current knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures that govern time collection, payroll processing and taxation
6. Ensure compliance with company benefit policies, enforce approved pay practices, and ensure statutory compliance;
7. Maintain internal control procedures to ensure SOX compliance, segregation of duties and security access
8. Main point of contact for annual audits, both internal and external
9. 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
10. Actively support enterprise and system and process improvement implementations
11. Execute HR plans, processes, and programs aligned with business objectives and HR strategy
12. Adhering to statutory Revenue reporting regulations e.g ERR, ESA, etc.
13. Ensure HR systems are up-to-date with accurate data
14. 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
15. Prepare payroll analysis reports, e.g. sick leave costs, overtime spend, rate increases
16. 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
17. Ability to work on own initiative to drive timely completion of payrolls
18. Exceptional attention to detail, with a right first-time mindset
19. Payroll qualification a distinct advantage, e.g. IPASS qualification or similar
20. Proven track record of managing internal and external stakeholders
21. Process driven, with strong understanding of payroll and HR processes, policies and systems, for example PeopleSoft, ADP GlobalView, UKG Kronos, Coupa, ServiceNow
22. Intermediate level MS Office skills are required including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
23. Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills with all levels of the organization