Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist - North Dublin Charlestown, Dublin 11 Due to on-going growth within the group, we are recruiting for a Payroll Specialist to join our Group. Joe Duffy Group is Irelands leading motor retailer representing 21 brands across 23 dealerships with a team of 650 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands. In May 2023, Joe Duffy Group was announced as Ireland 9th Best Employer in the Sunday Independent. Our competitive advantage is underpinned by the quality of the people we employ and the unrivalled career path we can offer. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious individual that displays drive, passion, energy, talent and integrity. Responsibilities : Sole responsibility for preparing and processing monthly payroll for ~600 employees across 17 entities, Ireland & UK. Maintain and update payroll records, reporting year end, audit and insurance preparation. Streamlining and standardising the payroll process in various sites. Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations; Employment Law, Accounting, Revenue. Responding swiftly to Employment Law developments, new requirements for Revenue, Gender Pay Gap Reporting as they are introduced; updating company policy on same as required. Administer employee expenses and handle pension and benefit scheme submissions. Annual payplan review & preparation for all employees. Preparing reports for upper management in their preparation for next year, highlighting areas for potential change and patterns which may have arisen throughout the year. Responsibility for updating and discussing with software providers on company requirements. Knowledge of UK Payroll and Pensions in accordance with UK & HMRC Compliance. Assisting with Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Annual Audit & Assistant Accountant duties as required, such as preparing Trial Balances and NL coding of transactions. Assisting with Internal cashflow management. Research projects. Insurance, Legal and Compliance duties on request by FC & CFO. Skills : Payroll Finance Benefits : salary annual leave