AP / AR / Payroll
ICON · Dublin, Ireland · Hybrid
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Manage and coach a payroll team delivering accurate bi weekly US and Canada payrolls and SOX compliant processes.
Worth knowing: Ideal experience 3 to 5 years managing payroll team; shared services experience advantageous.
“Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.”
Payroll Manager ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for managing the payroll team and supporting payroll operations for the US and Canada. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an understanding of payroll systems, payroll legislation, reporting requirements and compliance including SOX. The role will report to the Finance Director based in Dublin and involve a significant amount of interaction with both external third parties and internal groups (Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Tax, etc.). The Payroll Manager will also be required to manage the bi-weekly delivery of accurate payroll payments timely, analyse data, provide reports to management as needed, assist with projects and continually evaluate current processes for areas of improvements. Responsibilities: As manager, create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs. Ensure day-to-day activities of the payroll team are accurate, of a high quality and in line with internal controls. Accountable for preparation/provision of bi-weekly payroll instructions to external payroll providers, checking results and approving accuracy. Ensure all payroll queries and out of cycle payment requests are dealt with in a timely manner. Responsible for all payroll process related audit queries, including the maintenance of SOX documentation. Completion of all year-end activities. Assist the Finance Director with ad-hoc project work. Manage a team of payroll specialists responsible for the delivery of accurate and timely payrolls for US and Canada. Manage, coach and mentor team members to ensure they are trained appropriately, understand processes and follow them accordingly. What you need: Demonstrated experience, ideally 3 - 5 years, managing a Team of Payroll Associates. Excellent working knowledge of best practices with regard to all aspects of US and Canadian Payroll is an advantage, with experience of implementing/improving controls and driving efficiencies in a fast-moving environment.
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