Payroll Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Finnebrogue; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Charging points

Subsidised meals

Food Shack freebies

Wellbeing support

Wellbeing events

Perks Discount card

Gym membership

Cycle-to-work

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Finnebrogue in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Payroll Assistant to handle weekly and monthly payroll processes and respond to employee queries in a timely manner. You will work closely with the Payroll Supervisor to ensure accurate processing and on-time delivery across the business.

The role sits within a supportive team within Sofina Foods Group, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Responsibilities

• The Payroll Assistant will be responsible for processing weekly and monthly payroll and answering employee queries in a timely manner.

Job description

Be part of something big

Finnebrogue is a leading UK-based food producer within the globalSofinaFoods Group. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be. Operating from four facilities in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Finnebrogue supplies major supermarkets with own-label bacon, sausages, burgers, and vegetarian products, as well as its pioneering Naked range made without nitrites.

We have been recognised as the UK’s Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Globally,SofinaFoods and its wholly owned subsidiaries operate more than 40 sites and have over 14,000 employees in Canada, UK, Island of Ireland, Germany and France.

Job Role

The Payroll Assistant will be responsible for processing weekly and monthly payroll for the business. The successful candidate will work closely with the Payroll Supervisor to process payroll and answer all employee queries in a timely manner.

Benefits

At Finnebrogue, we offer more than just a job – we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees.

• Working in one of our state-of-the-art facilities, you’llenjoy free onsite parking and access to electric charging points and access a restaurant-standard canteen with all meals subsidised, includingfree breakfastoptions.
• You’ll enjoy access to our award-winning Food Shack, where you can receive up to 5 free food products per week.
• You’ll also have confidential support through Insula Wellbeing, our on-site counsellors.
• We offer a full calendar of wellbeing, social, and sports events, helping you stay balanced and connected.
• As you settle into the business, your benefits will continue to grow, with the Perks Discount card, gym membership, cashback healthcare plan, cycle-to-work scheme, electric car scheme, and even your birthday as a paid holiday.