Payroll Administrator

Permanent role + Hybrid (2-3 office days per week)+Great Benefits (Pension Schemes+Tax free for Bus/Luas)

Our client the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers. 

Ireland’s ambitions for renewable energy deployment in Ireland necessitate a step-change in the pace of policy decision-making and delivery of actions and statutory duties by the CRU. The CRU is leading significant programs of work in the areas of Security of Energy Supply, the Climate Action Plan 2021 and the Clean Energy Package. New work areas include the development of regulatory frameworks for offshore wind; hydrogen; district heating; and, critically, engaging active customers and communities.

This role encompasses responsibility for the maintenance of the pension's records and processing payroll.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Payroll and Pensions Administrator, which may be adjusted in the light of changing priorities, includes the following.

1.Provision of Payroll administration support

• Process payroll on a monthly basis for Pension scheme using the current system, Quantum Payroll.
• Prepare adjustment calculation per employee for approval plus summary report of amendments for approval (all verified to payroll system).
• Create and input EMTS file on the on-line business banking system.
• Prepare Monthly Reports for review and approval.
• Assist with preparation of Year End Revenue Returns & Quarterly CSO returns.
• Annual updates to payroll software, liaise with Service Provider.

2.Pensions – benefits administration (Pension experience will be a plus point, not necessary)

• Maintain the Pension Scheme(s) membership records in a prescribed format; records of all payroll adjustments for members including but not limited to, increments, promotions, parental leave, unpaid leave, maternity leave, career breaks.
• Extract pension contributions data from the payroll reports and reconcile to the cumulative pension records for the Pension Scheme(s).
• Prepare monthly pension contribution reconciliations for all pension schemes.
• Reconcile the CER Pension Scheme Trustee Bank Account.
• Reconcile the Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) monthly deductions for both schemes and process payments due.

3.File management (hard copy plus electronic records management).

4.Cover for other finance team members, as required.

5.Provide assistance with internal and external financial audits.

6.Other general administrative duties may be assigned by the Senior Manager – Finance and Governance.

Essential Criteria:

1. Minimum of 2 years relevant administrative / payroll experience.
2. Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, computerized accounting systems.

Desirable Criteria:

1. Previous knowledge/experience of public sector finance activities.
2. Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
3. Ability to be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
4. Accounting Technician or Payroll Qualification (or equivalent)