Payroll, Compensation and Benefits Lead

Servier Ireland; Arklow; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Ireland seeks a Payroll, Compensation and Benefits Lead. This role involves managing payroll functions, overseeing benefits like health insurance and pensions, and ensuring compliance with related legislation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a similar capacity, preferably within the manufacturing or pharmaceutical industries. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Tailor-made onboarding journeys

Mobility opportunities

Quality trainings

Qualifications

• 5+ years Payroll, Compensation & Benefits experience in operational environment.
• Experience in manufacturing/pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Strong IT skills, especially regarding Payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll function and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Administer health insurance, pension plan, and other benefits.
• Coordinate with HR on payroll and benefits-related topics.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits administration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Third level qualification in Business Studies or related discipline

IPASS and IIPM membership

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Overview

Date posted: 12 Sept 2025
City: Arklow, Co.Wicklow
Country/Region: IE
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Requisition ID: 9804
Payroll, Compensation And Benefits Lead

Reporting to the Head of Finance on Payroll, and dotted line reporting to the Head of HR & Training for Compensation and Benefits, the site Payroll, Compensation and Benefits Lead will be responsible for leading and supporting the effective functioning of all payroll, compensation and benefits and related areas for Servier (Ireland) Industries.

Responsibilities

• Payroll: Manage the payroll function and related activities for SII taking into account Company policies and compliance with Revenue legislation.
• Ensure the efficient and effective operation of the payroll function and pursue continuous improvement opportunities.
• Maintain master data records to ensure the accurate and timely processing of the fortnightly payrolls.
• With support from the Head of Finance prepare the site payroll budget and forecasts.
• Payroll KPI reporting and commentary.
• Determine payroll accruals and preparation of the monthly payroll journals. Subsequent variance analysis and provision of commentary.
• Site point of contact for payroll, managing employee queries, liaising with HR on payroll matters, preparing communications and other payroll related topics as required etc.
• Complete statutory filings and reports.
• Perform and support on additional duties and reporting as required e.g. Gender Pay Gap, Pay Transparency reporting etc.
• Manage and lead payroll initiative or changes as required.

• Compensation & Benefits: Management and day to day administration of the company health insurance scheme including, but not limited to:
• • Provider point of contact
  • Site point of contact including onboarding of new staff on the company benefits program, organization of member communications as required etc.
  • Renewals, rebroking, rates negotiation etc.
  • Market research and benchmarking on health insurance to advise the Head of HR & Training on best practices and opportunities within the market

• Management and day to day administration of the company pension plan, permanent health insurance and death in service schemes including, but not limited to:
• • Provider point of contact
  • Site point of contact including onboarding of new staff on the company benefits program, organization of member communications as required etc.
  • Renewals, rebroking, rates negotiation etc.
  • Preparation of annual benefit statement.
  • Payment to provider and reconciliation as needed
• Management and administration of Total Reward Statement
• Implementation, management, administration or offboarding of any compensation & benefits schemes which may be deemed suitable or necessary by the company in the future
• Manage and lead Compensation & Benefits initiatives and changes onsite
• Keeping abreast of any relevant legislation around compensation and benefits
• Liaise with corporate IMCB department as required
• Liaise with HR team on Payroll, Compensation & Benefits topics as appropriate
• Market research and benchmarking on Compensation & Benefits to advise the Head of HR & Training on best practices and opportunities within the market

The successful candidate will be expected to work co-operatively and flexibly both within the Finance & Purchasing department and alongside the HR & Training department and a proven ability to work with all levels of the organisation. The successful candidate will also be expected to demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach, coupled with good problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to work and a proven respect for confidentiality are also required. Strong attention to detail, refined planning and organisation abilities with a proven track record of multi-tasking and working to tight deadlines. The candidate should have strong IT skills to include Payroll systems. Experience in developing process improvements and leading and delivering change would be beneficial.

Candidates ideally should have a third level qualification in Business Studies, or related discipline along with IPASS and IIPM membership and 5+ years Payroll, Compensation & Benefits experience within a busy, team based, operational environment, ideally in the manufacturing / pharmaceutical industry.

Whatever your area of expertise, your work within the Servier Group helps advance therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. You will be part of teams recognized for their scientific excellence and reach your full potential in a professional environment that encourages you to develop yourself. Tailor-made onboarding journeys, mobility opportunities, quality trainings, responsible management, team spirit... All this and more in a workplace focused on your well-being.

At Servier, we are committed to therapeutic progress to serve patient needs. We put the diversity of our employees as a source of richness for the fulfillment of this vocation.