Role:
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Location:
Mullingar (Hybrid)
Job Type:
Permanent - Full time
Salary:
Excellent Salary + package
Our Client is seeking a skilled Payroll and Benefits Specialist to deliver weekly and monthly payroll in a fast paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a Multinational Engineering, Construction or Similar environment.
Responsibilities
Preparation of weekly and monthly payment information using payroll software, appropriately applying benefits such as BIK, pensions, healthcare, etc. ensuring tax compliance at all times for all companies that fall under Wtech Fire Group.
Processing of travel time as recorded on vehicle tracking system for Company vehicles.
Update and process all tax related activities on but not limited to Ros, HMRC ie: RPN's, tax codes, complete P11D's, double shadow payroll, etc.
Complete benefits administration tasks using a variety of online systems – Healthcare, Pension, Medical Cash Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, etc.
Reconciliation of benefit and payroll payments.
Process employee reimbursements and leave entitlements.
Prepare payroll reports for management and assist with audits as required.
Liaise with external benefit providers to ensure resolution of concerns.
Payroll reporting including absenteeism, benefits, working time and BIK.
Ensure payroll compliance with local laws, tax regulations, and internal policies and procedures and update related systems are required.
Ensure weekly/monthly payroll related data is entered for all staff within deadlines.
Liaise with external service providers re: employment law, payroll calculations and payments when required.
Identify opportunities for streamlining payroll processes and implementing best practices.
Assist in the integration and upgrading of payroll systems as required.
Collaborate with HR in relation to new starters, transfers, contract changes, and leavers.
Process new starters and leavers payments and benefits within given deadlines.
Close out any payroll related queries in a professional and timely manner.
Promote and maintain a positive HSEQ culture and safe work environment in conjunction with the Wtech Health & Safety Statement.
Proactively engage in all quality initiatives while ensuring best practice standards are promoted and maintained.
Ensure all written documentation is accurate, timely and legible, keeping all records up to date at all times.
Requirements
Minimum 1year working experience processing Irish weekly and monthly payroll via payroll system.
Minimum 1year working experience collating and reconciling payroll reports, conducting internal payroll audits for compliance and governance purposes and submitting government authority reports for enhanced reporting ie: BIK, benefits, expenses.
Excellent working knowledge of Irish Benefits – BIK, Pensions, Cycle to Work, Health Schemes, etc.
Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Excel.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritise work and manage challenging workload to meet deadlines.
Flexible, adaptable and can-do attitude to work.
Proven record of building and sustaining effective and professional working relationships; being a trusted advisor to employees and Managers.
Excellent time management, attention to detail, and reliability skills.
Desirable
Working experience processing UK weekly and monthly payroll via payroll system.
IPASS Qualified.
Professional Payroll Manager Qualification.
Bright pay experience desirable or equivalent Payroll system.
Experience processing payroll for multiple EU countries.
Experience of working with an Engineering Company.
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