Lead Payroll Specialist at LearnUpon

LearnUpon is seeking a Lead Payroll Specialist to join their finance team in Dublin. This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in the Dublin office. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across international locations. They will be responsible to help financial operations of the company run smoothly, manage external payroll providers, and maintain compliance with taxation regulations.

Role Involves:

• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of payroll and payments to employees and contractors across international locations.
• Liaising with and managing external third-party payroll providers.
• Managing all payroll components, including benefits in kind (BIK), bonuses, commission, holiday pay, and statutory payments.
• Administering employee benefits.
• Ensuring payroll reconciliation, data integrity, and compliance.
• Collaborating with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll issues and streamline processes.
• Month-end reporting, including preparation of payroll journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Leading process improvement projects.
• Calculating R&D tax credits and employee grant applications.

Requirements:

• Must have a 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.
• Ability to learn and understand payroll and taxation requirements across multiple locations.
• Confident using systems like Excel and Word.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong administration skills.
• Interest in process improvement and automation.

What 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.