Payroll Manager

Our client, a well-known Irish Construction Group (turnover €1bn +) with a global remit is seeking to hire a Payroll Manager for Ireland and the UK.

Reporting to the Regional Financial Controllers, the position will support and participate in Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Annual reporting processes. This will be a dynamic role offering exposure across the entire finance function with a close working relationship with our Human Resource, Project Delivery and Commercial Teams.

Requirements:

• Professional payroll or accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA).
• 5+ years’ experience processing payroll for Ireland and UK
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes and job costing
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work in a fast-paced role, across several workstreams and to meet deadlines
• Highly organised, reliable, self-motivated and solution driven, with the capacity to work autonomously and as part of a high-performance team across all entities
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• High standard of written and spoken English required to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• End to end ownership of all payrolls including collecting, calculating and inputting payroll data for all employee
• Preparation of inhouse payrolls (Ireland & UK), supported by other members of the finance team.
• Overseeing the preparation of externally outsourced payrolls in some of our European / Nordic companies
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Project Delivery, Commercial and other departments to gather and validate payroll information, payroll allocations, such as new hires, terminations, promotions and salary changes
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies while processing payrolls, including Benefit in Kind
• Ensure that all payroll information and records are maintained in occordance with statutory requirements and support internal and external audits related as same.
• Complete monthly company pension returns, liaise with pension providers regarding queries on same.
• Complete payroll related tax returns per the required frequency of the jurisdiction.
• Address employee enquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Administer and maintain payroll systems, ensure data integrity and implement system upgrades and enhancements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and data security standards for all payroll-related information.
• Stay updated on payroll regulations across all jurisdictions.
• Assistance with ERP and process improvement projects.
• Handle other department duties as required from time to time to provide first class service to the wider business.