Job Title: Payroll Manager

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the payroll function within CJK. This includes ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee salaries, ensuring compliance with tax laws, regulations, and internal policies, and providing support for payroll-related inquiries. The Payroll Manager plays a critical role in managing payroll operations while collaborating closely with HR, Finance, and other departments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing all payroll functions – payroll system updates and Revenue correspondence.
• Lead the timely and accurate processing of the company’s payroll for all employees (weekly, monthly).
• Process employee benefits, bonuses, commissions, and reimbursements.
• Managing Timepoint – carrying out weekly spot checks of sign ins/outs, ensuring uploaded hours are correct.
• Ensuring all holidays & absences are recorded correctly & maintain Logs.
• Maintain payroll records and update employee information (new hires, terminations, promotions, pay changes).
• Processing weekly Mechanical payroll – Approx 50 people
• Processing Mechanical & Electrical monthly Payrolls – Approx. 60 people
• Processing all pension reconcilliations .

Compliance & Legal:

• Stay up to date with current legislation affecting payroll and employment taxes.
• Ensure payroll is fully compliant with Revenue quidlines.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports.
• Generate payroll-related reports for finance, HR, and management.
• Monitor and reconcile payroll accounts to ensure accuracy and proper allocation of payroll costs.
• Provide detailed payroll data for internal and external audits.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and manage a small team of payroll specialists, ensuring they are properly trained and motivated.
• Ensure high-quality payroll services through continuous process improvements.
• Act as a point of escalation for payroll issues or inquiries and address them in a timely manner.

Employee Communication:

• Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve any issues promptly.
• Coordinate with HR regarding employee absences, leave, or any payroll adjustments.
• Educate employees on payroll policies and benefits.

System & Process Improvement:

• Maintain and enhance payroll systems and tools.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency.
• Work with the IT department on system upgrades and implementation of new payroll technologies.

Previous Experience / Qualifications:

• IPASS qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role ideally in construction.
• Knowledge of payroll software
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong Excel Skills
• Attention to detail.
• Team Player
• Familiarity with applicable payroll-related regulations and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of Quantum payroll a bonus but not essential – full training will be provided

Permanent Part-Time Position – 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday ( will need flexibility around year end processing).

Competitive Salary dependent on experience

Position based in CJK Finglas Office

Please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]