About the role

Payroll and Benefits Specialist handling payroll and benefits for the Davy Group in Ireland. Contributing to the HR Operations team and ensuring compliance with payroll obligations.

Responsibilities

Core member and contributor to the HR Operations team with a strong emphasis on payroll and benefits administration, systems, reporting and employee interaction
Monthly payroll and benefits administration for Ireland and UK, including liaising with our outsourced payroll provider and other third parties
Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, bonuses, deferred bonuses and pension contributions (including both company and self-administered schemes)
Liaise directly with Revenue (Ireland), HMRC (UK), and ROI and UK Pension Administrators on payroll, tax, and pension matters
Ensure compliance with payroll tax and pension obligations for both Ireland and UK
Support audits and ensure data integrity
Become an “expert user” of our HRIS system (Dayforce), maintaining accurate data and producing regular reports and key metrics for HR and Finance
Stay updated on changes in payroll and pensions legislation
Participate in process and procedure improvements, with a view to ensuring operational excellence
Be a key point of contact on the full range of pay and benefits queries and requests from the business
Support audits and internal reviews related to payroll and benefits
Participate in HR projects as required

At least 2 years experience in payroll processing, either through outsourced providers or in-house payroll
Good knowledge of Irish payroll legislation; UK payroll experience is a plus
Understanding of employer pension obligations in both Ireland and UK
Experience with Dayforce or similar integrated HR/payroll systems
Strong system skills to include MS Office (particularly Excel) to an advanced level
High attention to detail, discretion, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
An interest in developing knowledge in compensation, along with financial services remuneration regulation
Strong administration and organisational skills, proven experience in a busy HR team or office environment is essential
Ability to work comfortably as part of a team or independently and to skillfully manage multiple priorities and deadlines
The ability to work accurately, with strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels across the business
A high level of discretion and confidentiality
Flexible, enthusiastic and proven ability to adapt and learn new skills quickly
A Diploma/Degree in HR/Business or a related discipline
IPASS qualification is beneficial, but not essential