Payroll Manager (12-18 Month Contract) - Newcastle West, Limerick

About Sysco Ireland

Sysco Ireland is a leading foodservice provider connecting customers across restaurants, healthcare, education, lodging, and other sectors with fresh food and innovative solutions. Committed to delivering top-quality products and pioneering technology, Sysco fosters a culture centered on customer service, innovation, and teamwork. The company is focused on nurturing its talent and contributing positively to the food industry.

Role Overview

The Payroll Manager, based in Newcastle West, Limerick, is a key position responsible for managing payroll operations across multiple business units in Ireland and Northern Ireland. This fixed-term contract role (12-18 months) reports to the HR Director and leads a team comprising five Payroll Analysts and one Project Manager. Collaboration with HR Business Partners is integral to supporting seamless payroll functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for multiple entities in Ireland and Northern Ireland, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of data to external partners.
• Provide senior leadership with detailed compensation and reward cost analyses.
• Offer expert, impartial advice and coaching to management regarding rewards and benefits.
• Design and implement new variable pay plans and support annual incentive program updates.
• Maintain a network to stay informed on developments in rewards, benefits, legislation, and best practices ensuring the organisation’s offerings remain relevant.
• Handle monthly accruals, prepayments, analysis, and accounting postings related to compensation and rewards.
• Assist finance in preparing monthly statements and fulfilling annual audit requirements.
• Develop and update policies and procedures related to payroll and rewards as necessary.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing payroll in large, complex, multi-site environments.
• Proficiency in operating Irish and UK payroll systems.
• Relevant payroll qualification such as IPASS or equivalent.
• Experience with computerized Time & Attendance systems.
• Thorough understanding of employment law as it pertains to rewards and pensions.
• Skilled in communicating reward initiatives effectively.
• Proven ability to lead projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong consultancy capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Analytical proficiency to interpret and extract insights from internal and external data.
• Advanced skills in Excel and HR system reporting.

Core Competencies and Cultural Fit

• Customer Focus: Deep commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs beyond initial expectations.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to navigate and support change while anticipating resistance.
• Relationship Building: Actively cultivating effective, cross-departmental collaborations.
• Communication and Listening: Clear, persuasive communication tailored to varied business levels and audiences.

Company Culture

• Customer Focus: Prioritizing authentic value delivery to customers.
• Building Relationships: Encouraging collaboration and mutual support through change.
• Clear Communication: Ensuring messages are effectively transmitted and understood.
• Passion for Food: Commitment to sourcing and delivering inspiring food and beverage products.

Additional Information

The responsibilities and requirements of this role may evolve in response to the organisation’s changing needs. Sysco is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusiveness.