Payroll Comps & Benefit Lead, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Leinster Appointments; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll, Comps & Benefits Lead for a permanent role in Dublin. The ideal candidate will manage payroll functions while ensuring compliance, improve processes, and maintain accurate records. Must have over five years of experience in a similar role, preferably in manufacturing. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in Payroll, Compensation & Benefits roles.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a distinct advantage.
• Proven respect for confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll function and compliance with policies and legislation.
• Ensure efficient operation of payroll and pursue continuous improvements.
• Maintain master data records for accurate payroll processing.
• Complete statutory filings and reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong IT skills including Payroll systems

Experience in developing process improvements

Education

Third level qualification in Business Studies or related discipline

IPASS membership

IIPM membership

Job description

My client is seeking to appoint a Payroll, Comps & Benefits Lead on a permanent basis.

Candidates will need to have a minimum of five years' experience in a similar role within a busy, team based operational environment.

This role will report directly to the Head of Finance for Payroll and to the Head of HR for Compensation & Benefits

Experience within a manufacturing environment would be a distinct advantage

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Person

Key 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
• 5+ years Payroll, Compensation & Benefits experience within a busy, team based, operational environment, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

For more information on this role, please contact Damian Ryan.

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