Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Lead

Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Lead Arklow, Co. Wicklow | Permanent, Full-time Servier (Ireland) Industries is seeking a highly motivated Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Lead to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Finance (Payroll) and with a dotted line to the Head of HR & Training (Compensation & Benefits), this is a key role responsible for managing and continuously improving our payroll, compensation and benefits functions. Key Responsibilities Payroll Manage end-to-end payroll in line with company policy and Revenue legislation. Ensure accurate and timely processing of fortnightly payrolls. Maintain payroll master data, prepare budgets, forecasts, journals and variance analysis. Act as site point of contact for payroll queries and employee communications. Prepare KPI reporting, statutory filings and support compliance reporting (e.g. Gender Pay Gap, Pay Transparency). Lead payroll-related initiatives and system / process improvements. Compensation & Benefits Oversee the administration of health insurance, pension, PHI and death-in-service schemes. Act as main contact for providers and employees; manage renewals, rebroking, rates negotiations and payments. Prepare annual benefit statements and manage the Total Reward Statement. Research, benchmark and advise on best practices in compensation and benefits. Lead the implementation and ongoing management of new schemes or initiatives. Ensure compliance with legislation and liaise with Group IMCB as required. About You Were looking for someone who is : Experienced : 5+ years in Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, ideally in pharma / manufacturing. Qualified : Third-level qualification in Business Studies (or similar), withIPASS andIIPM membership. Skilled : Strong IT and payroll system expertise, analytical mindset, and attention to detail. Collaborative : Excellent communicator with the ability to work across Finance and HR functions. Proactive : Flexible, solution-oriented and experienced in process improvements and leading change.