Payroll and Benefits Specialist - contract

My client a pharma company based in Dublin West is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist for a 3 month contract role initially. Job Description: ·         Process the monthly payroll payments on time ensuring SAP and ADP have been updated with all relevant changes and updates ·         Update SAP with all relevant data - provided by HR team and company's benefit providers ·         Ensure all new starters, leavers and promotions are processed accurately and timely ·         Responsible for timely and professional resolution of any employee payroll related queries ·         Check all changes to tax details as notified by ADP from revenue are applied to relevant employee ·         Check ADP Trial reports to ensure all changes and updates have been captured and processed correctly ·         Check ADP Final reports to ensure final payslips are correct and no errors have been generated between processing of the Trial reports and Final reports ·         Address any queries or errors identified on either the trial reports or final reports with ADP too ensure they are resolved before the payroll is closed for final payment run ·         Prepare Monthly analysis and reconciliation of payroll costs (salary, Overtime, Callout's Holidays, Benefits and taxes) ·         Provide documents as requested to Finance and HR department ·         Prepare and submit returns to Revenue (PAYE/PRSI and P35 returns) ·         Be the main point of contact with ADP for time and payroll related queries ·         Raise tickets with ADP and follow through for timely resolution ·         Download the SEPA bank file from ADP and upload to the bank for payment ·         Download and review the monthly pension and exception report from ADP and send to JLT ·         Payment of monthly pension contributions to Irish Life ·         Ensure all P45's are issued for leavers and a copy retained by HR Department ·         Complete social welfare, bank forms, letters confirming service & any other payroll related letters ·         Provide maternity letters to employees confirming dates of leave and return ·         Support initiatives to increase employee understanding of payroll (for example BIK, pension implications etc) ·         Support induction of new employees in relation to payroll and benefits ·         Complete public holiday payment checks in advance of payroll ·         Assist with the preparation of the annual payroll schedule and timeline with ADP ·         Review year-end payroll reports and reconcile with ADP reports ·         Identify improvements and lead any compensation changes initiatives where required Requirements: ·         5+ years' experience in a finance or HR department and in processing complex payroll's ·         Must be a qualified payroll technician ·         Must have experience with computerised accounting systems and have a good knowledge of computer software MS office; Word, Excel. ·         Must be detail oriented and have strong organisational skills ·         Ideally have experience of ADP & SAP systems for payroll management and processing. ·         Experience in dealing with and manging employee queries in an efficient and professional manner