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Junior Payroll Specialist

AT UKG
UKG

Junior Payroll Specialist

Kilkenny, Ireland

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.

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As a Junior Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the successful operation of our client's UK payrolls, handling a portfolio of client accounts from start to finish through our payroll software. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in our Kilkenny office and 2 days a week working from home.

Responsibilities:

  • Running full end-to-end payrolls
  • Gathering and validating all data and information required to successfully implement and run a new client's payroll through our payroll software our Platform.
  • Work with our Implementation team to ensure the successful setup of the payroll software.
  • Update the Payroll Manager with the latest status including the escalation of risks and issues impacting the project.
  • Operate end-to-end payroll process on monthly payrolls for allocated clients (including processing the HMRC Submissions, net pay transfers and HMRC Payments).

Requirements

  • 1+ Years' Experience working within a Payroll, Accounts or Finance Function.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and ability to quickly analyse data and come to solid conclusions.
  • Superb client engagement skills and confident in engaging with and building relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Must be motivated, professional and able to work on own initiative, with the capacity to be a versatile team player - flexible, proactive, and pragmatic.
  • University degree in a relevant or related field is an advantage but not a requirement.

Full training is given to the right applicant, so payroll experience is advantageous but not a requirement.

Where we're going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com

Client-provided location(s): Kilkenny, Ireland
Job ID: ukg-893379370995
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program