Senior Group Payroll Specialist

Role Overview

The Senior Group Payroll Specialist will oversee full-cycle payroll operations across several entities in Ireland and the UK. This role sits within the finance department and demands in-depth knowledge of payroll regulations in both jurisdictions, stellar stakeholder engagement skills, and a focus on continuous enhancements. There is an opportunity to progress into a Group Payroll Manager position.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid work location options include Athenry, Co Galway, and Maynooth, Co Kildare, with onsite presence required three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple companies ensuring accuracy and completeness along with preparation of payroll reports including hour analyses.
• Administer payroll taxes and benefits in kind reporting via Revenue Online Service and HMRC; handle pension contribution submissions for all entities in Ireland and the UK.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to optimize data gathering processes.
• Maintain payroll and tax journal entries in the financial ERP, conduct month-end reconciliations, and prepare reports for CSO and National Statistics.
• Lead initiatives to enhance payroll procedures in coordination with HR and Finance, including supporting potential implementation of new timesheet software.
• Serve as the main contact point for payroll and tax inquiries.
• Oversee employee expense management ensuring adherence to company policies and tax regulations.
• Conduct necessary audits including payroll-related statutory external audits and internal Benefit in Kind reviews throughout the year.
• Manage year-end payroll processing and related software updates.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of comprehensive payroll processing experience, preferably in a mid-to-large scale corporate or payroll bureau environment; construction sector experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Possession of an accredited payroll qualification such as IPASS is essential.
• Proficient with Irish and UK payroll software and competent in intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of statutory payroll regulations including Revenue and HMRC deductions, salary sacrifice schemes, and payroll taxes.
• Strong organisational capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, effective communicator and relationship builder, self-driven, and able to meet deadlines.
• Valid, clean Irish or EU driving licence.
• Eligible to legally work in Ireland.

About the Company

Coffey is a longstanding family-owned specialist in water infrastructure and civil engineering, operating since 1974. The company emphasizes safety and delivers crucial infrastructure projects punctually and within budget, characterized by innovative engineering, professional management, and the highest safety and quality standards.