Full Time Permanent
Limerick
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Title: Payroll Assistant
Location: Limerick
Position Type: Permanent
The Payroll Assistant will assist with the administration of the Time Management System (TMS) and the weekly processing of payroll for up to 1,000+ employees. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build a career in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Collate and prepare accurate weekly payroll, taxes, company payments, deductions, and employee benefit data for up to 1,000 employees.
- Assist in the transfer of data from the Time Management System (TMS) to payroll systems, ensuring correct allocation of hours and wages.
- Work closely with the HR team and the payroll outsource provider to maintain smooth data flow.
- Ensure payroll is processed in compliance with revenue rules and regulations.
- Generate and review monthly payroll reports and files for final approval, ensuring all information is accurate.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement within payroll and time management functions.
- Process and administer employee benefit programs from a payroll perspective.
- Collaborate with senior payroll assistants to collect and review data from the TMS for accuracy.
- Liaise with departmental managers to confirm and approve time management records.
- Report and resolve payroll discrepancies, maintaining accuracy throughout the process.
- Ensure the Time Management System (TMS) is accurate, including biometric profile creation and clock record verification.
- Act as the intermediary between sites and the clock supplier for new site setup and other payroll-related queries.
Necessary Requirements
- A diploma qualification in payroll or previous payroll experience.
- Familiarity with Time Management Systems (TMS) for payroll calculations.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a payroll-related role.
- Previous office experience, ideally within payroll or finance.
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and payroll software.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
- High motivation with the ability to work independently.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proactive attitude towards risk, control, and process improvement.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with stakeholders across departments.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and influence others positively.
Desired Competencies
- Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities.
- Ability to address issues with tenacity and find solutions.
- Display a high level of personal and professional integrity in all actions.
- Ability to collaborate positively and effectively within a team environment.
Some travel and site visits may be required.
Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to grow and develop in a dynamic company committed to rewarding performance.