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At Apleona, we are currently recruiting for a Payroll Officer to join our team based in Dublin City.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
Main duties and responsibilities
- Process payroll accurately and within agreed payroll deadlines.
- Review and validate payroll inputs, incl. hours worked, overtime, allowances, bonuses, deductions, leave and other adjustments.
- Maintain accurate employee payroll records and employee tax, bank and personal information.
- Process new starters, leavers and employee changes, including salary changes, promotions, transfers, etc.
- Process PAYE, PRSI and USC deductions accurately.
- Complete payroll-related Revenue submissions within the required deadlines.
- Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with relevant legislation and statutory requirements.
- Complete payroll checks and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Review payroll reports before and after processing and prepare reports for management, Finance and other relevant departments.
- Respond to employee payroll queries professionally and within agreed timescales, while providing support and guidance regarding payslips, tax, deductions, overtime, leave and other payroll matters.
- Escalate complex or sensitive issues to the Payroll Manager where appropriate.
- Process pension contributions, AVCs and other employee benefit deductions.
- Administer healthcare, salary deductions, attachments of earnings and other payroll-related deductions, while ensuring deductions are processed accurately and within the required deadlines.
- Assist with payroll year-end activities and statutory reporting.
- Support payroll audits and internal reviews.
- Assist with the implementation of payroll changes, system updates and process improvements.
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee payroll and personal information.
- Ensure payroll information is stored and processed securely in accordance with company policies and data protection requirements.
- Assist with developing and maintaining payroll procedures and documentation and support the Payroll Manager with the introduction of new payroll processes and systems.
- Work collaboratively with the Payroll, HR and Finance teams and provide support to colleagues during busy payroll periods and when required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience working in a payroll environment.
- Good understanding of payroll processes and statutory deductions.
- Knowledge of PAYE, PRSI and USC.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational and time-management skills with ability to work to strict deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Experience using Sage Payroll and SAP or another payroll system is desirable.
- Payroll qualification or relevant payroll training is desirable.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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