Payroll Officer (Maternity Cover)

Kingspan Insulation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the construction industry is seeking a Payroll Officer on a maternity cover basis for up to 12 months. You will manage payroll operations, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and provide effective advisory services to employees across Ireland and the UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll systems and a good understanding of relevant laws.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

23-days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted health care

Qualifications

• Experience running payroll with Midland HR or similar systems.
• Practical knowledge of Employment Law and Payroll legislation.
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective payroll administrative service across Ireland and UK.
• Run allocated payrolls, ensure compliance with Ireland Revenue & HMRC.
• Support HR team in achieving business objectives.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Good standard of education

I Pass qualification or equivalent

Tools

Midland HR

MS Office

Time & Attendance software (TMS)

Job description

We are looking for a Payroll Officer to cover maternity leave on a temporary basis for up to 12-months. You will be based at our Castleblayney site in Ireland working 39-hours per week.

As the Payroll Officer you will be provide effective payroll support delivering a high level of service and operational advice consistent with Company and legal requirements.

Responsibilities of our Payroll Officer - Maternity Cover

• Provide an effective and dedicated payroll administrative service to KIL across Ireland and the UK.
• Provide an advisory service to employees ensuring that they are fully aware of ROI rights and entitlements
• Run allocated payrolls, creating journals and liaising with Accounts as necessary to effect payment to employees. To include month end duties and all associated paperwork to Ireland Revenue & HMRC standards and regulations seeking assistance from the Senior Payroll Officer as necessary.
• Check wage sheets and compile data. Calculate shop floor holiday payments.
• Apply salary adjustments, increases and deductions, overtime payments, calculate pension payments and holiday pay etc. in a timely manner, ensuring appropriate authorities are obtained to maintain an audit trail.
• Process leavers liaising with Managers and IT Service Delivery as necessary.
• Carry out administrative tasks such as updating the Time & Attendance system for allocated business units/sites.
• Oversee the Time & Attendance system (TMS) ensuring it is keep up-to-date, calculating and updating holidays, providing support and guidance to colleagues as required.
• Contribute and support the continuous improvement of payroll systems, practices and policies in the organisation, ensuring they underpin our Company culture and values.
• Support the wider HR Team in achieving business objectives and assist and lead where appropriate on projects and activities.
• Keep up to date with developments in legislation and best practice, knowledge sharing with the team to ensure continuous improvement in the service offered.
• Provide cover for the Senior Payroll Officer as required.

What we are looking for in our Payroll Officer - Maternity Cover:

You will have:

• Experience of running payroll using Midland HR or similar system
• I Pass qualification or equivalent
• Good standard of education
• Knowledge, understanding and practical application of Employment Law and Payroll legislation
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Confident at delivering feedback and communication with all levels of the company
• Experience of producing written reports and statistical information
• Experience of working effectively in teams
• Excellent administrative skills and good attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications
• Advanced level MS Excel skills

Whilst not essential, the following would be of benefit:

• Has previously worked for a manufacturing company
• Knowledge of Time & Attendance software (TMS)

Why join Kingspan Insulation?

We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause - better buildings for a better world. Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry and have 188 sites worldwide.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Salary
• 23-days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted health care

Do you have the skills we are looking for? If so, click 'apply' now to be considered as our Payroll Officer - Maternity Cover.