Transitions - HR Payroll Specialist (12 Month Contract)

Transitions - HR Payroll Specialist (12 Month Contract)

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what's possible.

Job Title: HR Payroll Specialist

Location: Tuam, Ireland

Contract: Contract/Full Time

Transitions - Don't miss a great opportunity to become part of our human resources team in an exciting, pioneering and growing organization. Part of EssilorLuxottica, Transitions Optical has been protecting and enhancing vision since 1990 when we were the first company to commercialise plastic photochromic lenses. Through our partnerships with optical industry leaders, we offer solutions that adapt to changing light in the widest selection of designs and materials, including hundreds of lens combinations.

We are continuously improving our lenses to enhance their darkness, fade back speed, colour and indoor clarity. EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. EssilorLuxottica is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is a part of the CAC40 index and the Euro Stoxx 50 which includes the 50 largest companies in the Eurozone. With over 10,000 patents, over 130 major brands (both lens technology and eyewear brands) and 18,000 stores; there are 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands. Our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality.

Your Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious HR Payroll Specialist to join a multinational company and gain exposure across all HR functions at a global level. The successful candidate will work with a dynamic HR team to become champion of our HR Information Systems and lead for data management. The role also has ownership for payroll related activities, partnering with our finance teams and working closely with our payroll provider.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare bi-weekly and monthly payroll files advising of all employee payroll changes and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure payroll is completed in line with strict deadlines.
• Work closely with HR team to ensure all new hires, leavers and other employee changes are captured in payroll and on systems.
• Manage the full life cycle of HR processes within our HR systems, including SAP and time and attendance system.
• Partner with global centre of excellence to provide compensation-cycle support for the global employee base.
• Central point of contact for employee shares & shares for shareholding.
• Application of SARP where applicable and completion of SARP annual return for Revenue.
• Applications for new PAYE exclusion orders, PRSI special collections (cert of coverage) and calculation of Hypnotical PAYE/shadow payroll for any of these orders.
• Ensure compliance with Irish payroll legislation and taxation requirements.
• Consult managers on compensation guidelines, processes and best-practice.
• Liaise with our Statutory and internal Auditors for Interim and year end Audits and provide requested Contracts as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues and user queries.
• Provide training and guidance to Managers and employees to effectively use our systems.
• Build a knowledge base for frequently asked questions and common system errors.
• Build and run HR & Payroll ad-hoc reports.
• Support Transformation projects as directed by Corporate.
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the HR manager.

Main Requirements

• 3rd level qualification in Human Resources or a relevant associated discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a demanding payroll position.
• Experience working on or with payroll teams.
• Experience with and interest in HR systems with strong analytical skills.
• Strong Organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Proactive with a process improvement mindset.
• High level of proficiency in Excel.
• Previous experience of SAP HCM would be advantageous.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal & written.

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters/HR to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.