Payroll & benefits specialist

We are recruiting on behalf of our client in South Wicklow for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist.

This is a permanent role with excellent benefits, offering responsibility for payroll operations and the management of compensation and benefits programs.

This is a permanent role offering : €55,000 - €70,000 DOE Pension scheme Health insurance Hybrid working Key Responsibilities : Payroll Manage end-to-end payroll in line with Revenue and company policies.

Maintain accurate master data and ensure timely fortnightly processing.

Prepare payroll budgets, forecasts, accruals, journals, and KPI reporting.

Act as the primary contact for employee queries and statutory filings.

Lead payroll projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits Administer health insurance, pension, PHI, and death-in-service schemes.

Manage provider relationships, renewals, payments, and communications.

Support onboarding and offboarding of employees into benefit programs.

Deliver Total Reward Statements and advise on market benchmarking.

Stay up to date with legislation and lead C&B initiatives and projects.

Requirements : Third-level qualification in Business Studies or related discipline.

IPASS and IIPM membership Experienced in Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Strong IT skills, including payroll systems.

Proven experience in process improvement and delivering change.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Flexible, proactive, and collaborative approach, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation.

Skills : Payroll Compensation Benefits Benefits : Work From Home Health Insurance Pension