As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco’s success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

We don’t just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond. 

We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate and deliver.

Payroll Manager (12-18 Month Contract) - Newcastle West, Limerick

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Payroll Manager (12-18 Month Contract) - Newcastle West, Limerick a role which will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco – keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Reporting to the HR Director, the Payroll Manager will be responsible for the payroll function of the business. This role will manage a team of 5 Payroll Analysts and 1 Project Manager. The role will work closely with the HR Business Partners and support the regular payroll activities of the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Overseeing the processing of multiple payrolls for business units in Ireland and Northern Ireland and providing accurate information for external partners

• Providing Compensation and Rewards costs to the senior management team

• Provide expert, balanced and professional advice and coaching to management stakeholders on all reward and benefit related matters

• Design and implementation of new variable pay plans as required, including ongoing support for the design and / or refresh of annual incentive programmes

• Establishing a comprehensive network and keeping up to date with key developments in rewards & benefits, practices, rules and regulations to ensure our reward offer stays relevant

• Monthly accruals, prepayments, analysis and postings in relation to all Compensation and Rewards

• In collaboration with Finance, Assist in preparations of monthly statements and annual audit requirements

• Maintain and develop supporting policies and procedures as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager gained ideally within a large complex multi-site business

• Previous experience of operating Irish & UK Payrolls

• IPASS or similar qualification

• Experience of a computerised Time & Attendance system

• Understanding of employment law and how it relates to reward and pensions

• Experience of developing effective communication related to reward initiatives is also highly desirable

• Comfortable with leading and implementing projects across multiple stakeholders

• Good consultancy and relationship management skills

• Strong ability to analyse and provide insight from internal and external data

• Advanced Excel skills and experience of reporting from HR systems

Core Competencies

• Understanding Your Customers – acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.

• Flexibility & Adaptability – Demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.

• Building Effective Relationships – Is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.

• Communication & Listening – Exceptional communication skills – writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settlings and style. Successfully delivers messages to all levels of the business and stakeholders achieving the desired effect.

Sysco Ireland Culture

• Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.

• Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.

• Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.

• A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.

The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.