Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Acuity Ireland team! You will join the initial startup and serve as the HR operations partner to a growing technology innovation center. You will play a critical role in enabling the execution of our payroll, benefits and local associate processes. You will partner cross functionally with HR COE's, Finance, Legal and the Business to implement scalable HR processes, tools and frameworks to support local associate operations experiences. This person holds a key positon within the Human Resources organization with a strong focus on delivering an outstanding associate experience. At its core - this role manages all transactional facets for benefits including the administration of health and welfare, retirement, and/or any country-specific benefit programs for their country(s) of oversight. This role also serves as a payroll subject matter expert, ensuring data integrity, maintaining strong internal controls, and ongoing process improvement, technology optimization, and payroll reporting to support business operations and HR goals.

This is a part-time, fully onsite position based in our Cork office, requiring approximately 18–20 hours per week.

We offer flexibility in the days and hours worked; however, the individual should be available to support key business activities, including payroll-related processing periods. Outside of these requirements, the schedule can be arranged with flexibility to meet business needs and associate's availability.

Who You Are
You are someone who thrives in start-up environments & is passionate about building, creating and rolling up your sleeves. You are a collaborater, problem solver and culture shaper - you foster a highly engaged environment where all associates can come to do their best work.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Benefits Processing & Operations

Administer benefit programs in compliance with company policies and local regulations.
Support the implementation of new benefit programs and enhancements.
Manage leave of absence programs, including medical, disability, and protected leave.
Maintain benefits systems, reporting, data integrity, and process automation.
Protect confidential employee and benefits information

Payroll Processing & Operations

Partner with payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
Review and validate payroll data, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and special payments.
Maintain employee payroll records and support payroll compliance activities.
Process payroll adjustments, off-cycle payments, garnishments, and statutory payments.
Serve as a resource for payroll and timekeeping inquiries.
Reporting, Reconciliation & Compliance
Prepare payroll and benefits reports for HR, Finance, and business leaders.
Reconcile data, resolve discrepancies, and support audits.
Assist with regulatory filings, year-end activities, and compliance requirements.
Analyze trends and provide recommendations for process improvements.

Customer Service & Stakeholder Support

Create and deliver benefit communications and employee education materials.
Serve as an escalation point for payroll and benefits questions.
Partner with HR, Finance, Total Rewards, and external vendors.
Communicate policy, regulatory, and program updates to stakeholders.

Systems & Process Improvement

Support HRIS and payroll system enhancements, testing, and implementations.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.
Maintain process documentation, SOPs, and knowledge resources.
Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

2+ years of payroll, benefits and/or operations experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Working knowledge of pension plans and health and welfare plans, leaves of absence and their compliance, and administration required. Understanding of key aspects of country-specific Payroll is considered a plus.
High proficiency in Excel and pay/ben reconciliation. Highly analytical, strong attention to detail
A customer first and ownership mindset. Exercises curiosity, and open-mindness to change. Strong collaboration & teaming skills.
Exercises curiosity, and open-mindness to change. Being detail oriented, having a process improvement mindset, and having long-term planning skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Human Resources Administrator (Part-Time)

Benefits

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