Payroll Administrator

at  Kingspan Water and Energy

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Five GCSE passes (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Payroll qualification or progress toward one.
• Experience in office administration in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize workload.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly confident with Excel, and familiarity with payroll systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join Kingspan Water and Energy’s Payroll team. Reporting to the Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for administering weekly and monthly payrolls and supporting HR processes with accuracy and timeliness. This role ensures accurate wage payments for employees across multiple sites in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain.
You will also play a key role in payroll reporting, compliance, and liaising with departments such as HR and Accounts to ensure seamless information transfer. Full training will be provided to help you succeed in this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process payroll for new starters and leavers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• End-to-end payroll management, including weekly and monthly reporting.
• Maintain and update company benefit details and HR systems.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and timesheet issues.
• Prepare year-end payroll returns and ensure compliance with legislative changes.
• Collaborate with HR and Accounts teams to ensure accurate data transfer.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and provide administrative support to HR.
• Keep up-to-date with payroll systems and Excel proficiency to maintain high data accuracy.

Career Growth & Development: Opportunities for advancement and global roles in a growing organization.

• Skills Enhancement: Fast-paced, collaborative environment to build a versatile skill set.
• Mentorship: Access to experienced leaders and professional development opportunities.
• Culture: Supportive and innovative team culture focused on excellence.
• Sustainability Commitment: Through our Planet Passionate initiative, we are committed to reducing energy use and carbon emissions, increasing recycling efforts, and advancing our role in the circular economy