Payroll Team Member

Position Description

Applications are invited for a Team Member position to manage the running of international payrolls. As part of a skilled and professional team, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the running of several international payrolls and managing tax positions of employees who are on overseas assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Input and manage a range of payroll services to ESB employees.

• Timely and accurate end to end processing of payrolls.

• Delivery of an excellent customer enquiry service to managers and staff

• In conjunction with line managers and HR Shared Services, ensure compliance with ESB agreements and terms and conditions

• Ensure PAYE and Revenue data is updated and compliant.

• Ensure tax compliance in a variety of jurisdictions and comply with local tax authorities e.g. HMRC in the UK.

• Working closely with other members of the team to ensure payroll timelines achieved.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Irish Payroll Processing

• A good working knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and practices.

• SAP Payroll software experience an advantage although training will be provided.

• An orientation to working with detail, ensuring a high level of accuracy.

• Strong administration and organisational skills to ensure effective and timely delivery of services

• Experience dealing with complex, numeric data.

• Proficiency in Office 365

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skill.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take on a range of duties as assigned

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Desirable

• A relevant qualification (e.g. IPASS) would be an advantage but is not essential

• Knowledge in specific international payrolls requirements i.e. shadow payrolls, exclusion orders, certificate of coverage, hypothetical tax.

• Experience in tax equalisation.

• Knowledge of tax accounting i.e. tax returns and tax equalisation calculations.

Location

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin (D02 KT92) F27

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting To

Payroll Team Lead.

Why Work with Us? 

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future 

• Progressive, hybrid working model 

• Career development through mentoring and training  

• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities 

• Sports and Social Clubs 

• Networking opportunities 

• Credit Union 

• Generous Pension 

• Access to staff well-being programmes 

• Generous parental leave entitlements 

• Strong values-based and inclusive culture  

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  

• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted 

Salary 

€40,000 - €47,000 depending on experience.

Closing Date 

28th May 2025.

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie  

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.