Your new company
A large organisation operates across various sectors with a broad international presence and a sizeable workforce. It is supported by a central function that handles key internal processes and is known for fostering a strong, people-focused culture.

Your new role

• Serve as a Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) on payroll-related projects and initiatives.
• Act as payroll functional lead on system upgrades and migrations.
• Work with central IT teams to ensure system patching is tested and successfully applied to production in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for improvement through proactive data analysis, root cause analysis process walkthroughs and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive process improvement initiatives related to payroll and wider HR operations.
• Partner with HR, Finance and other internal teams to support implementation of regulatory process and system changes
• Support the execution of payroll-impacting projects, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Apply project management methodologies to drive successful delivery of payroll initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, executive reporting, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Translate business needs into functional requirements and actionable plans.
• Drive efficiency and Simplification agenda for payroll and HR operations.
• Lead and participate in testing activities related to payroll systems, integrations, and process changes. E.g. Drafting UAT scripts
• Prepare and verify documentation and reports related to payroll projects.
• Conduct research and prepare presentations or reports to support management decisions.
• Be escalation point for complex technical payroll queries
• Ensure robust data governance processes in place to maintain integrity and alignment across all systems
• Flexibility to support day to day payroll and HR operations to drive deeper process understanding, and support process resilience and cross training

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Business, related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years high volume, complex payroll experience, including direct payroll processing responsibilities.
• Relevant project management experience and professional credentials.
• Expert-level knowledge of Irish payroll, including tax regulations and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with complex HRIS and Time and Attendance workflows and integrations.
• Advanced excel skills and strong capability with Power BI and Power Query
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust, rapport and credibility within the business
• Strong working understanding of GDPR and considerations in HR and payroll processes
• A strong team player who lives the company values daily
  
  Desirable:
• Expertise in Oracle EBS Payroll, Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM and UKG Time and Attendance.
• Direct experience leading payroll system migrations and upgrades a distinct advantage.
• Professional credentials and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in relevant areas including payroll (IPASS), HR and taxation.
• Experience in international payroll

What you'll get in return

• Competitive Salary
• Highly attractive pension scheme
• Insurance contribution
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working

What you need to do now

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