Lead Payroll Specialist

Job Description

LearnUpon is seeking a Lead Payroll Specialist to join their team in Dublin. This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in the Dublin office. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and smooth payroll processing and reporting, contributing to the company's financial operations.

Role Involves:

• Ensuring timely and accurate completion of payroll and payments across international locations.
• Liaising with and managing external third-party payroll providers.
• Managing all payroll components, including benefits in kind, bonuses, and statutory payments.
• Administering employee benefits, including Tax Saver schemes and pension contributions.
• Ensuring payroll reconciliation, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll issues.
• Performing updates to payroll-related information and managing overall payroll workflow.
• Ownership and maintenance of master payroll file across all jurisdictions.
• Month-end reporting, including preparation of payroll journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Leading process improvement projects to save time and improve accuracy.
• Calculating R&D tax credits and employee grants applications.
• Implementing a payroll consolidation tool.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years’ experience processing payroll in an accounts department.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and process large volumes of data accurately.
• Proficient in data entry.
• Understanding of payroll and taxation requirements across multiple locations (Ireland, USA, Serbia, Australia).
• Confident using systems, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and administration skills.
• Interest in process improvement and automation.

LearnUpon offers:

• Competitive salary and company ESOP.
• Comprehensive private health insurance scheme and Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave + 1 annual company wellness day off.
• Work in a fun and supportive environment with regular team events.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.