Summary
CAT4's and individuals nominated for promotion at CAT5 are eligible to apply to this opportunity.
From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.
With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team.
We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.
The Payroll Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant execution of all payroll and personnel time processes for the company.
This includes acting as the manager for the Payroll Operations Team and the primary query manager for complex issues.
This role reports directly to the Head of HR Operations.
What you'll do
Implementation of payroll accounting
Entry and maintenance of payroll-relevant data
Timely and accurate processing of working time and absences
Carrying out global mobility and travel expense accounting
Ensuring proper, correct and punctual payroll accounting through appropriate quality assurance processes
Correct and timely submission of payrolls to the authorities and statutory reporting
Timely and accurate production and distribution of payslips
Administration and processing of employee benefits
Processing and paying employees business expenses correctly from a taxation perspective in a timely manner
Administration of payroll bank accounts, payroll postings to finance, and maintenance of payroll accounts on SAP FI
Ensuring the operational capability of the global and local SAP HR systems in cooperation with HR INT
Ensuring compliance with country-specific legal regulations and international requirements in the processes and systems
Adapting and implementing process specifications, guidelines and system modifications
Monitoring, tax treatment, and statutory reporting of benefits
Implementation of payroll accounting projects
What you'll need
The Payroll Operations Manager's scope is focused on the administrative efficiency and regulatory compliance of all employee remuneration and time-related functions
Responsibility for ensuring efficient and proper administrative processes in compliance with legal and internal company guidelines.
Responsibility for ensuring proper, correct and punctual invoicing through appropriate quality assurance processes.
Responsibility for the administration, optimisation, and automation of payroll processes and systems
Direct management of the Payroll Operations Team, including setting performance goals, driving employee development, and managing day-to-day operations.
Overseeing the team's query management process to ensure timely and accurate resolution of complex employee and stakeholder issues.
KPIs
Error rate and punctuality of payroll accounting
Timely maintenance of data relevant to time management and remuneration; monitoring of manual corrections.
Team performance metrics (e.g., query resolution time, compliance rates).
Employee development within the team.
Position-specific requirements
In-depth knowledge in the areas of payroll accounting and time management and the associated data management.
Knowledge of relevant employment law, tax law, and social insurance principles.
Experience in global mobility accounting or cross-border payroll is highly desirable.
IPASS qualified
Knowledge of SAP system strongly desired
Demonstrated ability to be a strong team player and leader, fostering a positive and ollaborative working environment.
What you'll receive
We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl
€76,000 rising to €100,000 after 4 years
Company car or car allowance
25 days holidays per annum
Private employee medical insurance
Company pension after six months of service
Flexible start and finish times
Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Dynamic work environment
Modern office facility with free parking
On-site gym and canteen
Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
Lidl is an equal opportunities employer.
If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.
We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.