Job Description
Payroll Manager Lir Chocolates Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week (09:00 - 17:00 per day) Start Date: January 2025 Lir Chocolates are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end payroll processing for both permanent and seasonal employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance with Irish payroll regulations, and timely reporting to management. Responsibilities Process payroll for permanent and seasonal employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments. Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments. Maintain payroll records and employee information. Address employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and deductions. Generate payroll reports for management review and assist with financial reconciliations. Ensure compliance with statutory payments (e.g., maternity pay, paternity pay, sick pay). Skills & Experience IPASS qualification is essential. Substantial payroll experience, with a strong understanding of Irish payroll regulations and tax laws. Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). Strong collaborative approach to work effectively across departments. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professional integrity. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Benefits 24 days annual (2025), increasing to 25 days annual leave (2026) Employee Assistance Programme: Access a comprehensive program for employee well-being. Company Pension Plan 1.5% Charity fundraising and team events, from BBQs to Yoga and beyond! Additional Leave for Community Work: Receive one extra paid day off for charity or community work. Death In Service Benefit: After completing probation, avail of the Death in Service benefit. Maternity Leave: Benefit from 12 weeks of paid maternity leave after one year of service. Employee Values Awards Referral Bonus Vouchers Training and Development opportunities such as trainign course, professional membership etc Free Parking Be part of our ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy, focused on protecting our people, communities, and our planet. About Us At Lir, we stand as a forefront provider of premium chocolates to prominent retailers globally. Our ethos revolves around creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. Operating from two cutting-edge manufacturing plants in Navan, County Meath, we are dedicated to the art and enchantment of crafting hand-finished and hand-decorated chocolates based on both traditional recipes and gloriously unfamiliar new combinations. Zertus UK & Irelandcomprisesthreecompanies Humdinger Foods, Kinnerton Confectionery, and Lir Chocolates. Ourexpertisespans the manufacturing of a diverse range of snacks and chocolates, with multiple facilities and offices strategically positioned throughout the UK and Ireland. With a commitment to innovation, we strive to craft products that captivate and delight our customers.Our talented teams have created a growing portfolio of our own famous brands including NOMO, Sun Valley Nuts, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay,Humzingers, as well as collaborations with Bailey's,Guinnessand Budweiser! As the UK & Irish division of Zertus GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg and boasting a workforce of over 2000 employees across Europe, we are part of a dynamic and expansive global network. Application & Interview Process Lir Chocolates &Zertusis an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process including a call with the Talent Acquisition Manager and a two-stage interview process with the Finance Controller and local HR team on site. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes. Skills: IPASS Qualification Payroll Tax Law Benefits: 24 days holiday Pension Employee Assistance Programme