Payroll, Compensation and Benefits Lead

Payroll, Compensation and Benefits Lead: County Wicklow.

In this role you will be responsible for leading and supporting the effective functioning of all payroll, compensation and benefits and related areas for the company.

Areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to:
Payroll:
• Manage the payroll function and related activities, taking into account company policies and compliance with Revenue legislation.
• Ensure the efficient and effective operation of the payroll function and pursue continuous improvement opportunities.
• Maintain master data records to ensure the accurate and timely processing of the fortnightly payrolls.
• With support from the Head of Finance prepare the site payroll budget and forecasts.
• Payroll KPI reporting and commentary.
• Determine payroll accruals and preparation of the monthly payroll journals. Subsequent variance analysis and provision of commentary.
• Site point of contact for payroll, managing employee queries, liaising with HR on payroll matters, preparing communications and other payroll related topics as required etc.
• Complete statutory filings and reports.
• Perform and support on additional duties and reporting as required e.g. Gender Pay Gap, Pay Transparency reporting etc.
• Manage and lead payroll initiative or changes as required

Compensation & Benefits:
Management and day to day administration of the company health insurance, pension plan, permanent health insurance and death in service schemes including, but not limited to:
• Provider point of contact
• Site point of contact including onboarding of new staff on the company benefits program, organization of member communications as required etc.
• Renewals, re-broking, rates negotiation etc.
• Preparation of annual benefit statement.
• Payment to provider and reconciliation as needed
• Management and administration of Total Reward Statement
• Implementation, management, administration or offboarding of any compensation & benefits schemes which may be deemed suitable or necessary by the company in the future
• Manage and lead Compensation & Benefits initiatives and changes on site
• Keeping abreast of any relevant legislation around compensation and benefits
• Liaise with HR team on Payroll, Compensation & Benefits topics as appropriate
• Market research and benchmarking on Compensation & Benefits to advise the Head of HR and Training on best practices and opportunities within the market

The successful candidate will be expected to work co-operatively and flexibly both within the Finance & Purchasing department  and alongside the HR & Training department and have a proven ability to work with all levels of the organisation. The successful candidate will also be expected to demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach, coupled with good problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to work and a proven respect for confidentiality are also required. Strong attention to detail, refined planning and organisation abilities with a proven track record of multi-tasking and working to tight deadlines. The candidate should have strong IT skills to include Payroll systems. Experience in developing process improvements and leading and delivering change would be beneficial.

Interested candidates ideally should have a third level qualification in Business Studies, or related discipline along with IPASS and IIPM membership and at least 5 years' Payroll, Compensation & Benefits experience within a busy, team-based, operational environment, ideally in the manufacturing sector.