At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

　　As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.

　　What You Can Expect

　　The Payroll Team Lead has overall responsibility for processing end to end payroll direct and indirect across multiple shift patterns for the ZOML sites.

　　This role will be the system owner for payroll related systems including, payroll system, time and attendance system, relevant elements of Success Factors. The role will involve a significant amount of interaction with both external third parties and internal groups including system vendors and external payroll vendor.

　　How You'll Create Impact

　　Management of all payroll functions and activities. Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in adherence with all applicable deadlines (payments, statutory returns, journals etc)

　　Process and review hours from time and attendance system for direct employees to ensure accuracy of payments to ZOML employees.

　　Preparation of bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly paid employees, associated administration and liaising with external third parties associated with the processing of ZOML payroll.

　　Administration of benefit in kind, pension deductions, pay increases, bonus, overtime and any other payroll deductions or payroll recoups.

　　Preparation of Payroll updates including for example, social welfare, educational assistance, employee referral bonuses, bike to work, pension, Ignite, PB salary increase, leavers.

　　Give guidance to internal stakeholders on improvements in process to help ensure a smooth and accurate payroll process.

　　Ensure company compliance in relation to all aspects of payroll e.g. statutory deductions taxes, and social charges and other relevant deductions.

　　Deal with payroll queries on pay, tax and PRSI deductions, hours worked, pension, holidays, and other benefits from employees/managers.

　　Support the month end close process – Journals and Balance Sheet Reconciliations for Payroll & Overhead accruals.

　　Administer shadow payroll for relevant parties.

　　Other Statutory Returns for the business including CSO, IDA.

　　Liaise with internal, corporate and external stakeholders.

　　Preparation of payroll and payroll related activities for audits both internal & externa

　　Preparation of reports for the wider business as required ie Overtime/Spends

　　Systems and Process

　　Internal system owner for internal payroll systems including Payroll System, Time and Attendance System and relevant elements of Success Factors.

　　Act as internal owner for ZOML with external payroll vendor

　　Work with system vendors on improvements to automate and streamline processes.

　　Actively seek to implement continuous improvement in area of responsibility for payroll process and related systems and/or alternative solutions.

　　Eliminate duplication in processes and propose solutions.

　　Ensure interfaces across the various systems are correct and a streamlined as possible.

　　This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions

　　What Makes You Stand Out

　　Experience in a similarly sized payroll and knowledge of Tax, PRSI, USC, compensation and benefits, protective leave, bonus, pensions etc. is a distinct advantage

　　IPASS Qualification preferable

　　3rd level degree in Business or a Finance related field.

　　Excellent IT skills, in particular Excel

　　Knowledge of T&A Systems and payroll systems

　　Knowledge of ERP systems preferable.

　　Metrics and Continuous improvement experience

　　Excellent communication and influencing skills with proven ability to deliver results in a cross-function team-based environment

　　Proven experience and knowledge of process improvements with the use of lean tools

　　Your Background

　　High attention to detail is a pre-requisite with high levels of accuracy and the ability to see numerical errors.

　　Excellent time-management and planning skills are required as well as the ability to manage deadlines given the nature of the role.

　　Strong communication skills as there will be interactions with staff, management and external stakeholders

　　Strong systems aptitude and ability to understand systems and share knowledge with other stakeholders.

　　Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.

　　Confidentiality and discretion are core to this role.

　　Strong analytical and numerical ability.

　　Good knowledge of Irish payroll including statutory payments and pension plans.

　　Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on your own initiative and performwell under pressure with tight deadlines.

　　Committed team player with a can-do attitude.

　　Keep informed and trained on latest payroll regulations / updates for entities supported.

　　Ensure compliance with Data Privacy and Protection Guidelines (GDPR)

　　Travel Expectations

　　EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability