32 Benefits And Payroll Specialist jobs in Ireland
Benefits and Payroll Specialist

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In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
+ This is a hybrid role, requiring the successful candidate to attend our Tralee office.
**Role Description**
SMBC is seeking a Benefits and Payroll Specialist who has a strong passion for employee benefits and payroll-related activities and is interested in building a career at a fast growing and reputable Bank. The Benefits and Payroll Specialist will facilitate third-party benefit provider relationships and partner with vendors to administer leaves of absence, pension schemes, and other benefits claims. They will be given opportunities to participate in policy interpretation, eligibility determination, and day-to-day administration of health and welfare benefits, retiree programs, and well-being initiatives. You will play a key role in coordination of payroll data and reconcile benefits-related deductions to ensure compliance with Irish regulations.
This role will report to the Director of Benefits.
**Role Objectives: Delivery**
+ Support employee benefits programs (e.g., health coverage, life assurance, pension schemes, EAP, paid time off) and related activities (e.g., open enrolment, benefits communications, SuccessFactors integration).
+ Liaise with third-party benefit providers to process invoices, standard leaves of absence, and other benefits claims.
+ Communicate and relay policy interpretation, eligibility determination, and day-to-day administration of benefits and wellness programs tailored to Ireland-specific needs.
+ Manage monthly payroll processing by gathering all pay inputs, coordinating with payroll providers, and reviewing benefit-related deductions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
+ Support benefits-related audits and governance activities, including oversight of the Tralee Pension Scheme.
+ Demonstrate familiarity with local business operations and key stakeholders to support day-to-day benefits and payroll administration.
+ Serve as an initial point of contact to resolve benefits inquiries in real-time.
+ Collaborate with compensation, payroll, and finance teams to ensure accurate processing of interrelated transactions (e.g., medical deductions, leave impacts on bonus eligibility).
+ Identify and implement opportunities for increased centralization, efficiency, and automation of routine processing activities.
+ Partner with HR and external vendors to coordinate benefits activities, including wellness initiatives and open enrolment campaigns.
+ Communicate effectively with external vendors to resolve inquiries and support vendor selection through basic cost and service analyses.
+ Demonstrate foundational understanding of Ireland-specific benefits and payroll processes to improve tactical and operational administration.
+ Utilize technical applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, SuccessFactors) and develop new skills to enhance efficiency and automation.
+ Maintain working knowledge of Irish employment laws and regulatory requirements (e.g., pension governance, audits, data privacy) to support compliance.
+ Stay informed on trends and developments in benefits and HR through training, workshops, and professional publications.
**Qualifications and Skills**
+ Recommended experience: 3-5 years in Human Resources and Benefits, with direct experience in benefits administration that includes coordination with payroll processes. Ireland-specific experience is strongly preferred.
+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially in reporting and documentation.
+ Strong understanding of Irish employment regulations and pension governance.
+ Familiarity with payroll processes and benefits-related deductions.
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams in different time zones.
+ Experience with SuccessFactors or similar HRIS platforms is a plus
+ Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to demonstrate a self-motivated and disciplined approach to learning and working.
+ Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate leadership skills when needed.
+ Possess a highly developed sense of personal accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple personal tasks, projects, and goals
**Additional Requirements**
SMBC's employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
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HR & Payroll Specialist

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At Grifols, we believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The HR & Payroll Specialist is responsible for all the activities related to HR Administration, including payroll. The mission of this position is to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of HR & Payroll Processes on site and provide an excellent level of service to our internal customers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Managing payroll for 2 legal entities - from start to end. It includes run reports from SAP (i.e Overtime, Absences, Hires & Leavers, etc) as well as making the calculations to pay employees accordingly and in line with current Company Policies. Fill out workbooks with payroll amounts and send them to our payroll provider as well as performing validation after payroll provider shares the files.
+ Main point of contact for Company healthcare and pension providers. You will be responsible to download health insurance invoices from the provider's platform and to share them withe Accounting team every month. You will be required to reconcile healthcare figures on invoice and add them onto the workbook. You will also calculate healthcare cancellations for leavers.
+ From a pension perspective, you will add to the workbook employees' pension addition to the scheme or new pension contributions as well as informing the pension provider about the leavers of the month.
+ Accounting payroll - GL file will be posted on SAP accordingly as well as bonus accruals. CSO (quarterly) - data is sent to ADP on a monthly basis in every month's workbook and reported on a quarterly basis.
+ From a HR perspective, you will support the HRBP to analyse absenteeism trends, HR metrics and referring employees to OH when applicable through OH provider portal.
+ You will initiate Income Protection Application processes when an employees decides to opt in. You will support by providing relevant documentation to the Income Protection provider.
+ Set up meetings with employees going on ML/PL and advise them on how to apply to SW benefit and supporting documentation.
+ General HR day to day activities, including but not limited to maintain master data, HR processes, Leave management, contract and permit management. Involvement in HR/Payroll projects such as clock in/out roll out, Annual Gender Pay Gap, creation of new rosters, culture events and engagement initiatives for employees.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
+ Team player with excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills (successful candidate will be working across all levels of the organization).
+ Strong administration and coordination skills,
+ Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritize and work to deadlines;
+ Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook;
+ Strong attention to detail and able to ensure the accuracy of work.;
+ You will be results driven with good numerical skills and analytical capability.
+ A desire to develop a career in human resources.
+ Hold a Certificate or Diploma level or be pursuing a Degree in Human Resources or related field.
Our Benefits Include:
+ Highly competitive salary
+ Group pension scheme - Contribution rates up to 7%
+ Private Medical Insurance for the employee
+ Ongoing opportunities for career development in a rapidly expanding work environment
+ Succession planning and internal promotions
+ Education allowance
+ Wellness activities - Social activities eg. Golf, Padel, Summer Events
We understand that self-doubt can hold talented individuals back from applying for opportunities. We encourage everyone who meets the qualifications to apply - we're excited to hear from you.
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**Type:** Temporary Full-Time
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HR Specialist -12 Month FTC

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This position will enable a best in class employee experience through subject matter expertise, consultation and service delivery for the assigned function. This includes the implementation, delivery, and management of innovative HR solutions. This role is an escalation point for the HRS Representative (Tier 1) to provide specialist expertise to triage and resolve HR cases. This role works directly with people leaders, employees, and the HRBP function to meet human resources needs and provides inputs to program design.
**How you'll make an impact:**
+ Provide guidance to program development related to assigned function to improve the employee experience, balanced with function-specific needs and drivers. Provide recommendations and insights to the Functional Team Leader to continuously improve HR Knowledge Base and Case Management content.
+ Evaluate, implement, and provide end-to-end solutions to deliver a best in class employee experience for assigned HRS pillar (e.g., Workforce Administration). Possess skills and experience to provide solutions across multiple pillars.
+ Identify continuous improvement processes (e.g., to reduce inquiry volume, reduce task execution turnaround time).
+ Engage with third-party providers to establish, develop, and review the suite of services, and ensure that third-party vendors adhere to established service level agreements
+ Address escalated moderately complex inquiries and act as reviewer/approver of transactions, as applicable.
+ Provide input for the development and delivery of moderately complex communication materials related to programs, plans, policies, processes.
+ Perform audits and validations of transactions. Examine and verify data for accuracy and consistency.
+ Proactively stay up to date on trends and developments, proactively providing ideas and recommendations to leaders regarding best practices and trends. Work to enhance the capability of self and team.
+ Other incidental duties
**What you'll need (Required):**
Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus 2 years minimum work experience in Human Resources with relevant experience in managing HR processes for the assigned function required
**What else we look for (Preferred):**
+ Relevant experience in multiple HRS pillars
+ Experience with interacting and supporting all levels of management is strongly preferred
+ Experience managing HR system data and processes preferred
+ Experience and understanding of HR enabling technologies (e.g., case management, employee and manager self-service) and how they work within a customer service business environment (ServiceNow preferred)
+ Experience with an ERP system (Workday preferred)
+ Experience with Microsoft tools and applications required
+ Results-oriented mindset (high sense of urgency, determination, tenacity, etc.).
+ Professional, high energy, engaging personality that comes across over the telephone.
+ Substantial knowledge of standard business practices and professionalism in a customer service environment are essential
+ Substantial specialized knowledge of end-to-end HR solutions in assigned function to deliver a best in class employee experience
+ Possess a sense of urgency in solving customer requests to ensure timely resolution
+ Understanding of HR enabling technologies and how they work within a customer service business environment
+ Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
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Payroll Specialist

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**Location: Dublin (Block 10-15, Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin D15 PX4D, Ireland).**
**Hybrid working - 3 days in office & 2 days from home**
**Full time, permanent role**
_* Are you ready to join a company offering career advancement opportunities throughout your career journey?_
_* Do you have a background in processing client payrolls?_
_* Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service?_
**The ROLE:**
Due to the continuous career development of the team, ADP is on the lookout for an ambitious and talented Payroll Specialist to join our team.
**In this role you will be working for a globally recognised organisation providing payroll services to a portfolio of our clients by:**
+ Managing accurate payrolls for clients
+ Working with other team members to meet payroll deadlines
+ Maintaining knowledge of current statutory legislation
+ Building up relationships with internal and external clients
+ Opportunities to be involved in company-wide projects
+ Dealing with client queries via the phone and emails
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**
+ Experience in processing end to end Irish payroll
+ Demonstrates strong customer service skills
+ Ambitious and keen to learn and develop
+ iPASS - not essential
+ Irish payroll legislation knowledge
+ Good communicating and influencing skills
+ Results orientated
+ Process and quality orientated
+ Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
**BENEFITS:**
+ 25 days holiday (you can also buy and sell up to 5 days each year)
+ Flexible benefits - private medical insurance, excellent pension scheme
+ Study support
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
+ Company social events
**A little about ADP:** We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition ( .
**Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:** ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
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Payroll Specialist
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