ROI Payroll Manager

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Location: Perth, Scotland

Salary: £37,600 - £56,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the role?

As ROI Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for processing and reconciling the monthly payroll and expenses runs to ensure SSE employees in the Republic of Ireland are paid accurately and on time each month. Working with the wider Payroll Management team, you'll make a positive contribution to the overall functioning of the payroll service and wider HR team. You'll build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to aid the seamless processing of payroll and expenses on a monthly basis, in addition to identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement to existing payroll processes.

The main responsibilities of this role are:

- Manage the timely processing of payroll inputs on a monthly basis in line with established deadlines, including bulk-changes in line with SSE's periodic review of salaries and associated allowances.

- Accurately reconcile and pay all payroll liabilities due on a monthly basis, including statutory returns for revenue and pension scheme administration.

- Operate, maintain, and implement robust controls to ensure compliance with appropriate legislation within the Republic of Ireland and internal SSE policies and keep up to date with legislative changes affecting Irish Payroll, ensuring changes are captured, implemented and briefed out to key stakeholders.

- Manage and undertake statutory patch testing and ad-hoc user acceptance testing as required to ensure our payroll system remains compliant.

- Support the Payroll Administrators with error resolution throughout the payroll and expenses cycles.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we'd love you to have:

- A proven track record of delivering an in-house payroll service of a similar size (c. 1,000 employees) and in a similar senior role.

- Broad knowledge of the payroll function including running, reconciling, controls and preparation of liabilities for third parties with excellent problem solving and analytical ability.

- Working knowledge of current Irish payroll legislation is desirable.

- Extensive experience in using and managing payroll systems (experience of Oracle EBS would be a considerable advantage).

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work efficiently to multiple statutory and business deadlines.

SSE Human Resources is made up of several operational and specialist teams who strive to help the business to design, develop and deliver their people strategies. We partner with the business to provide expert advice on all people matters, enabling them to get the best out of their teams and equip them to meet the changing demands of our business now, and in the future.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on 01738 351671.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.