Payroll and Benefits Specialist

My client, based in Kilkenny is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist. The succesful candidate will work closely with the Senior Management and Executive teams to ensure that their compensation packages remain market-leading. You will play a critical role in ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time, with the support of their external payroll team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for career development and to work with a dynamic organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Management:

  • Lead internal payroll operations, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and on time.
  • Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
  • Liaise with external payroll teams to develop ad-hoc financial reporting as needed.
  • Ensuring proper taxation of employee benefits.

• Compensation & Benefits:

  • Manage and implement compensation and benefits policies including Group Life Scheme, Medical, Pension, BIK, and Bonus.
  • Coordinate the organization's benefits structure and ensure alignment with best practices.
  • Prepare annual benefits statements for employees.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Build high-performance relationships with all stakeholders, including management, employees, and external partners.

Key Requirements:

• Degree-level qualification in HR, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
• IPASS qualification
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar payroll and benefits role
• Strong analytical and IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead internal payroll operations and manage workflows for timely and accurate payroll processing
• Proficiency in reconciling payroll and ensuring the correct taxation of employee benefits
• Experience in pension administration and compensation & benefits management.

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