Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor - Dublin 18 - Hybrid

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are looking to add a Payroll Supervisor to our Dublin Finance Team. The Payroll Supervisor will be responsible for supervising the payroll team and coordinating the operations and workload of the Payroll function.  The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an understanding of payroll systems, payroll legislation, reporting requirements, and compliance including SOX. The role will involve a significant amount of interaction with both external third parties and internal groups (Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Tax, etc.).  The Payroll Supervisor will also be required to manage a team of payroll associates, analyze data, assist with projects and continually evaluate current processes for areas of improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center on our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• As a supervisor, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business.
• Ensure day-to-day activities of the payroll team are accurate, of a high quality and in line with internal controls.
• Supervision of a team of payroll specialists responsible for the delivery of accurate and timely payrolls.
• Ensure all payroll queries/esclations and out of cycle payment requests are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors from preparation through to delivery of all payrolls.
• Review and approve calculations performed by payroll providers
• Coach and mentor team members to ensure they are trained appropriately, understand processes and follow them accordingly.
• Responsible for all payroll process related audit queries, including the maintenance of SOX documentation.
• Management of all year-end activities.
• Assist the Payroll Managers/Director with ad-hoc project work.

What you need:  

• 3-5 year relevant experience of in Payroll or equivalent Finance area
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to coach and mentor other direct reports and work as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Excellent administrative skills, including accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Flexible, willing to take on new challenges.
• Excellent working knowledge of best practices with regard to all aspects of Payroll, with experience of implementing/improving controls and driving efficiencies in a fast-moving environment.
• Proficient user of the Microsoft Office Suite, Expert Excel experience is essential.
• Payroll Qualification and experience of working within a shared services environment advantageous.

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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