Parttime Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Dublin 2

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced part-time Payroll professional with a leading Financial Services company based in Dublin 2.

This is pivotal role for the organization where the successful applicant will assume responsibility for payroll for IRL and another EU entity. You will sit on the finance team whilst working closely with HR. Key responsibilities include preparing and validating payroll inputs, reviewing payroll outputs, and ensuring full compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and reporting requirements. We are looking for a passionate payroll professional who strives for a best-in-class payroll service for company employees.

• PARTTIME: 5 mornings or 2.5 days
• 18-month contract
• Easy access to public transport routes
• Office-based role
• Salary is DOE: €50,000 - €60,000 on pro rata basis

Core responsibilities:

• Manage payroll workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Maintain employee payroll records. Review accuracy of data for all employees
• Understanding of taxation, benefits and other payroll elements
• Ensure month and year end payroll returns are completed and submitted to Revenue
• Provide Finance with reports and support payroll related projects
• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding pay, benefits, and compensation policies
• Standardisation and optimisation of payroll and payroll processes
• Assist in payroll audits
• Assist in maintaining and developing HR database system & prepare information, reports and metrics
• Responsible for implementing changes to benefits
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation/ regulations related to compensation and benefits
• Preparation and maintenance of Share Schemes records
• Support preparation of other reporting including Gender Pay Gap, EU Transparency etc
• Support the Annual Reward Process preparation including Reward Statements
• Regulatory reporting (quarterly and annually), CSO etc

Person Specifications & Qualifications:

• IPASS Qualification or similar desirable
• Minimum of 4-8 years relevant payroll experience as well as knowledge/ experience working with outsourced payroll
• Experience with EMEA countries is advantageous
• Understanding of key implications of Taxation and PAYE system etc. ability to stay abreast of changes in relevant laws - Changes to Remuneration/Taxation etc.
• Familiarity with payroll reporting including regulatory reporting such as Gender Pay Gap etc.
• Strong excel skills and experience with payroll and ERP systems
• Ability to be methodical/orderly and accurate
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.