Payroll Analyst

Summary: 

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Analyst will be an integral part of the team’s success through the preparation, instruction, and reviewing of Payrolls across multiple jurisdictions, namely Ireland & UK of approximately 700 employees in total. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the end-to-end execution of payroll across multiple jurisdictions and the preparation and execution of auxiliary responsibilities around these, including pension remittance, answering employee queries, documenting processes and procedures etc.

The Payroll Analyst will review and implement new and robust payroll processes globally and will also review opportunities to grow the department through the establishment of efficiencies. This is also an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing HR Team. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of end-to-end monthly payroll for Europe


• Pulling and preparation of the various payroll reports for different jurisdictions 


• Create working relationships with our external payroll providers, ensuring that any key deliverables are provided in a timely manner and any complex queries and complaints are resolved 


• Reviewing monthly payroll information for each outsourced payroll provider to ensure all details are correct


• Ensuring that all payroll changes are included and are accurate each month


• Maintaining payroll processing system and records via Bamboo HR and Microsoft Excel by gathering, calculating, and inputting data


• Continuously updating and reviewing existing payroll procedures and implementing improvements 


• Responding to payroll queries from employees and internal/external business partners and vendors


• Liaising with HR, Finance, Auditors, Pension Providers, Social Welfare, Revenue / HRMC and multiple other external partners and institutions


• Providing manual calculations and payments as and when required


• Keeping up to date with payroll-related regulatory changes that may impact the business


• Preparing the payments of pensions for employees to external pension providers


• Preparing and executing regional tax requirements- e.g. P11D medical insurance prep, IR86 Health Returns for Asia etc. as and when required

REQUIREMENTS

• Be pro-active - with the overall efficient running of the payroll function.


• Possess a strong working knowledge of how payroll is processed end-to-end


• Excellent organisation skills with proficient knowledge of HRIS, Microsoft Office applications especially Microsoft Outlook


• Advanced Excel skills


• A strong attention to detail and a proven track record in a similar role


• Self-motivated and driven individual who is eager to succeed


• Ability to use initiative and seek direction when appropriate


• Ability to anticipate problems and generate solutions


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to meet strict deadlines and meet targets


• Ability to multi-task and prioritise competing demands

Education:

• Third level education preferred
  Payroll Technician qualification is desirable