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Payroll Specialist *LI-HD1

Location: Dublin

As a Payroll Specialist you will be part of the EMEA Payroll team reporting to the Payroll Manager within the European Finance Function.  The role involves working to strict deadlines as part of a small team interacting with employees, internal departments (HR, Legal, Finance etc) and external providers.  The successful candidate will need to demonstrate sound understandings of payroll systems and processes as well as being an effective communicator. 

Role responsibilities include:

  • Responsible for ensuring inputs to payrolls are completed and that trial and final payroll outputs are checked prior to salary payments being made.
  • Ensure internal controls are implemented so that monthly changes are captured and processed correctly and that any differences are reconciled and explained
  • Upload electronic files and input any manual payments to the bank
  • Manage the Payroll mailbox to ensure queries are answered in a timely manner and filed appropriately
  • Ensure that all monthly and annual tax, pension and compliance requirements are met
  • Provide timely and accurate reporting to internal and external auditors
  • Work as part of Payroll team to ensure that all processes are as efficient as possible, documented appropriately and SOX Compliant.

Experience & Knowledge Requirements:

  • Experience of EMEA Payroll processes
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
  • Ability to work under pressure, to strict deadlines with a high volume of transactions
  • Attention to detail with excellent numerical and analytical skills
  • Team player
  • Proficient user of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Positive and pro-active approach to work, able to work on own initiative
  • Good organization skills

 Education requirements

  • IPASS or equivalent qualification for payroll processing

 

Benefits of Working in ICON

ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development.  We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career.  We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart.   Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage. We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.   

 

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment

 

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