Summary: Our client, a biopharmaceutical company located in West Dublin, is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for supervising a department of payroll staff using computerised administration systems running typically more than one payroll.
The successful candidate will ensure that the standards of accuracy and the timing requirements of the payroll(s) are met.
Responsibilities: Oversees the effective functioning of the local Payroll Team, ensuring adherence to statutory reporting requirements.
Liaises with senior managers in relation to the impact on the payroll function of HR policies and procedures.
Organises workloads to cope with peak processing requirements.
Distributes workload to team members, including regular review of payroll allocations.
Ensures compliance with Processes and Legislation and works to minimise financial loss for the business through effective and timely processing.
Maintains Payroll Accuracy in line with agreed Key performance Indicators.
Provide Support and Input on Payroll Related Projects.
Assist with audits and finance queries.
Maintain, update and help create relevant Payroll policies, procedures, forms and knowledge articles as and when required.
Minimises loss from the business by enacting timely processing of leavers and payments.
Qualifications & Experience: Degree in a relevant field.
Professional qualification in finance or payroll.
Proven experience managing a team of 25 people, either directly or indirectly.
Demonstrated ability to work as a matrix manager, including project-based and dotted-line reporting structures.
Solid understanding of insurance and taxation schemes.
Background in working within large, complex organisations.
Proficiency in payroll processing systems such as ADP and Workday.
Experience managing payroll operations across multiple countries.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with payroll-related tools.