Lead Payroll Specialist, LearnUpon

• Must have a minimum of three years’ experience processing payroll in an accounts department
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, processing large volumes of data accurately. Proficient in data entry
• Ability to learn and understand payroll and taxation requirements across multiple locations such as Ireland, USA, Serbia, and Australia
• Confident using systems, excel, word etc
• Ability to work under pressure and keep to deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong administration skills
• Interest in process improvement and appetite for automation

Desirable

• Accurate and smooth payroll processing and reporting is vital.You will be responsible for helping the financial operations of the company running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for a self motivated individual to join a rapidly growing software company and make significant contributions
• Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will:
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of payroll and payments to employees and contractors across international locations, including payroll reporting
• Liaise with and manage external third party payroll providers to coordinate payroll processing accurately and in compliance with taxation regulations. Use third party software to manage and process payroll
• Managing all payroll components, including benefits in kind (BIK), bonuses, commission, holiday pay, and statutory payments (sick, maternity, paternity, parental leave) consistent with local regulations
• Administering employee benefits, including Tax Saver schemes, Bike to Work, pension contributions, and health insurance, ensuring compliance and accurate payroll deductions
• Ensuring payroll reconciliation, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Collaborating with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll issues and streamline processes
• Perform updates to payroll-related information and data and manage overall payroll workflow. Ensure timely processing of all new hires, promotions and terminations
• ​​Ownership and maintenance of master payroll file (incorporating compensation and benefits for all current employees, new joiners and leavers) across all jurisdictions
• Month end reporting including preparation of payroll journals and balance sheet reconciliations, and overall payroll reporting to senior leadership
• Engage, participate and lead process improvement projects and identify areas where further improvements can be made to save time and improve accuracy
• Responsible for calculation of R&D tax credits and employee grants applications
• Working closely with our Business Process Improvements team to implement a payroll consolidation tool which will streamline our payroll processes
• Be the primary point of contact to answer questions regarding payroll from employees and other coworkers

• Qualified applicants will be invited to schedule a 30-minute call
• Successful candidates will then be invited to a series of practical interviews
• Finally, candidates will have a short interview with our CFO
• Successful candidates will be contacted with an offer to join our team