Payroll Specialist
PrepayPower is part of the Yuno Group alongside a suite of brands, including Yuno Energy and Kaizen Energy.
With almost 500 employees and growing, PrepayPower is the market leader for Pay-as-You-Go Electricity, Gas, and Broadband in Ireland.
Ranked as a top employer for five years in a row by Great Places to Work Ireland, we offer ambitious candidates a fast-paced and challenging work environment with enormous opportunities for growth.
Join us and become part of a dynamic, ambitious team putting control in the hands of our customers.
The Role
To support our ambitious growth plans and build on our success to-date, we require a Payroll Specialist to support our business. To be successful in the role, you will have a proven track record leading a payroll function of a busy company and implementing system and process improvements. You will have strong analytical problem-solving skills, be results-driven, curious and versatile. You will enjoy working in pacey and entrepreneurial environments delivering practical operational results and be a strong business partner to your peers. We are re-defining the energy sector and are looking for ambitious candidates to join our team and be part of our growth story.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Ownership of Group Payrolls, weekly and monthly, across multiple Group entities.
- Payroll reconciliations to ensure data consistency and accuracy
- Cross-functional collaboration with HR team to resolve payroll Issues
- Strict adherence to deadlines in the processing and submission of payroll returns
- Coordinate with auditors during internal and external audits, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance
- Perform manual Gross to Net calculations as required.
- Calculation and inclusion of benefits in kind, holiday pay, statutory payments (sick, maternity, paternity), and other payroll-related items.
- Produce the Gender Pay Gap report in line with legislative requirements.
- Answer payroll-related queries and support employees with requests such as Mortgage Forms, Salary Certs etc.
- Ownership of financial transactions such as Perx Cards, Tax Saver, Bike to Work, Pension and Health Insurance, etc…
- Implement payroll legislative changes and ensure all procedures are updated accordingly
Candidate Skills and Experience
- Significant experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment. IPASS or similar qualification is preferred and advantageous
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including a high proficiency in Excel with an interest in improving processes
- Deadline driven with a proven track record of working to multiple tight deadlines
- Experience implementing a payroll system and HRIS is required
- Must have excellent attention to detail
- This role works closely with both the finance and HR teams so you must have an aptitude to work collaboratively with multiple team members and across disciplines
- Experience of Sage payroll essential and an interest in emerging technologies an advantage
- Strong knowledge of Irish payroll regulations and compliance requirements
Career Incentives & Benefits
- Competitive salary & bonus structure
- Pension Contribution Scheme
- PrepayPower Health Insurance Group Scheme & EAP with Laya Healthcare
- Great career progression opportunities in a growing company with strong market growth
- Fast-paced and friendly team environment
- Continual training and development
- Annual leave, increasing with service.
- PrepayPower Staff Tariff
- Modern offices with excellent facilities in Sandyford and the flexibility to work remotely
- Established CSR, Wellness, and Social Committees, and great social events.
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Tax Saver Travel Tickets & Bike to Work Scheme
PrepayPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in treating all our employees, customers, and other stakeholders with dignity and respect.
We’re looking for diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace that delivers exceptional, innovative services for our customers. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
PrepayPower’s mission is to give people total control and complete transparency over their energy costs. Rather than the traditional market model of short-term discounts with significant contract terms, we help customers achieve long-term savings on their electricity, gas, and broadband by putting them in control.
Our approach is customer-driven. We provide an exceptional level of service, and this has been recognised by Trustpilot, where we are Ireland’s highest-rated energy supplier.
- Locations
- Dublin 18
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
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About PrepayPower
PrepayPower is more than a job. It is a place where you can grow, innovate, and be part of something bigger. We’re part of the Yuno Group, alongside leading brands like Yuno Energy and Kaizen Energy. With over 500 team members, we’re leading the way in Pay-as-You-Go Electricity, Gas, and Broadband in Ireland.
PrepayPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in treating all our employees, customers, and other stakeholders with dignity and respect. We’ve been named one of Ireland’s Best Places to Work five years in a row, and we’re proud to support diversity, health, and work-life balance. We were recognised as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and for Health in 2024. We’re about creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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