Payroll Manager- Athlone/hybrid

My client a leading global biopharmaceutical company have an immediate vacancy for a Payroll & HR Manager. This is a hybrid role based out of Athlone.Main duties will include•The role will involve establishing and operationally managing the outsourced payroll provider.• Directly manage the monthly payroll process via our outsourced model, ensuring accurate processing of payments, compliance with revenue regulations and legislative requirements and managing related queries effectively•Partner with payroll provider to ensure a customer focused service is delivered to all our employees and managers.•Review employee information and ensure accurate flow of payroll to ERP including overtime, shift vacation etc.•Provide payroll knowledge on all aspects of the payroll lifecycle and any specialist areas, such as salary sacrifice schemes, pensions and ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting and payroll tax obligations including enhanced reporting requirements, gender pay gap metrics, changes to the small benefit exemption clauses•Support account management of the outsourced payroll provider which supports team service delivery.•Key point of contact for payroll related queries, pension administrators and trustees •Monthly approval of both salaried and hourly payroll •Process implementation, improvement and its associated benefits•Assisting to develop and deliver the HR Strategy for the business in line with the Corporate HR Strategy and supporting / enabling business strategy for the Athlone site.•Work closely with the Reward centre of excellence to support annual compensation process, promotion process, equity planning and recognition initiatives. •Partner with reward centre of excellence to support on-going marketplace reviews to monitor trends and changes with aim of ensuring the required compensation and benefits positioning is maintained. •Critically oversee the delivery of HR services, representing the HR Dept at all levelsThe ideal candidate will have the following:•Minimum 10 years’ experience at middle in payroll /HR management level in one or more large scale organisation.•Experience in compensation and working with third-party payroll solution provider.•Experience of payroll processes, including the full payroll lifecycle, e.g. new joiners, leavers, movers, and specialist configuration areas such as salary sacrifice schemes, pensions etc.•Understanding of the latest developments in payroll legislationContact Natasha today to hear more about this exciting opportunity