Payroll & Benefits Specialist

TN Ireland; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their HR team. This permanent position offers a chance to work with a reputable and fast-growing company in the Shannon region. You will play a key role in managing payroll data, addressing employee queries, and supporting HR initiatives. The role promises significant opportunities for career growth and development within a supportive environment. If you are looking to advance your career in payroll and benefits, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Pension

Private Health Cover

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll or compensation/benefits roles.
• 3rd level degree qualified ideally, IPASS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee and payroll data, update complex T&A reports.
• Support onboarding and offboarding of employees on benefits packages.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Reporting Skills

T&A Systems

MS Office

Education

3rd Level Degree

IPASS or Relevant Accounts/HR Qualification

Tools

T&A Systems

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a major employer in the Shannon region, has engaged with us in CPL to help them recruit for an experienced & senior level Payroll Specialist to join their HR team on a permanent basis.

This position could be an ideal opportunity for a suitably qualified payroll or comps/bens focused professional who is now looking to further develop their career with one of the most reputable & fast growing companies in the region.

The Job:

Acting as a key part of the HR team & reporting to the HR Manager, the successful candidate will work across the full spectrum of payroll/comps & bens duties including managing employee & payroll data, updating complex T&A reports, engaging with employees on their comps/bens queries & supporting the onboarding & offboarding of employees on company pension & benefits packages.

In addition to these core duties, you will also participate in employee engagement projects, provide data & metrics to relevant stakeholders & help to implement ongoing HR change & process improvements across payroll function & wider business.

Your Skills/Experience that we need:

• 3rd level degree qualified ideally.
• IPASS or a relevant accounts/HR qualification would be an advantage.
• 3+ years' relevant experience in a payroll or comps/bens focused role.
• Excellent inter-personal skills & ability to interact with colleagues at all levels of seniority.
• Strong IT & reporting skills including T&A systems & MS Office.

The Offer:

This position is being offered as a permanent role with a base salary depending on skills/experience but expected to range up to 60k approx. In addition, there is a strong benefits package including pension, private health cover & significant scope for further career growth & development.

This role will be 5 days office based in Shannon.

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in applying or want to know more about this job, contact Thomas Hogan in CPL Limerick or email your CV to [insert email].