Internal Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Kilkenny

Reed is working with a fantastic employer that operates all over Ireland. They are looking to recruit an Internal Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join their Finance and HR team. You will be working to ensure their people are paid accurately and on-time with the support of our external payroll team. This role is a great opportunity for you to develop your career and make an impact in a collaborative and dynamic business.

What's on offer:
WFH - Onsite for first 6 months and then (3 days in office) 
KPI based annual performance bonus
Contributory pension

The ideal candidate will have:
Completed the IPASS qualification (or almost complete)
A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a similar role.
Strong analytical and IT skills.

Duties in the role:

• Leading internal payroll operations.
• Managing workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and on-time.
• Reconciling payroll prior to transmission and validating confirmed reports.
• Ensuring proper taxation of employee benefits.
• Pension administration for all employees.
• Liaising with the external payroll team to develop ad-hoc financial reporting as requested.
• Building high performance relationships with all stakeholders.
• Compensation and benefits management: Group Life Scheme, Medical, Pension, BIK, and Bonus.
• Implementing Compensation & Benefit policies and pay practices.
• Coordinating our benefits structure.
• Preparing annual benefits statements.
• Best practice relationship with all stakeholders.