Payroll Specialist

Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas.
We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.
For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience.
Viatris is more than just a place to work.
This is a place to make a difference in the world.
The Role & What You Will Be Doing
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the
Payroll Specialist
role will make an impact:
Responsible for the end-to-end payroll process, including preparation and review of weekly and monthly payrolls in a multi-shift environment, ensuring correct pay rates, deductions, and net payments.
Ensure all real-time reporting obligations are met, avoiding penalties for late or inaccurate payments.
Establish and develop relationships with IT system and data providers such as Revenue, AIB Bank, Sage MicroPay, Advanced Systems, and Viatris IT.
Manage payroll aspects of employee benefit schemes, including health insurers, pensions, and risk benefits.
Oversee voluntary deductions like bus & rail passes, Bike to Work scheme, and Social Club.
Maintain control over company obligations related to Benefit-in-Kind, Reward & Recognition schemes, and employee mileage for company vehicles, escalating tax compliance issues as needed.
Maintain the payroll inbox and respond to employee queries promptly.
Support the Team Lead in payroll audits and critical projects, including system integrations and acquisitions.
Assist in preparing payroll reports such as Gender Pay Gap, R&D tax credits, and IDA grant submissions, ensuring accurate postings into the General Ledger.
Escalate tax compliance issues to the Team Lead for guidance.
Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate data on the Time Management System and resolve related issues.
Distribute payroll management reports for senior management and key partners.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Payroll Team Lead.
About Your Skills & Experience
We seek candidates with a combination of the following qualifications, skills, and experiences:
Skills/Abilities
Ability to learn and retain HR policies and procedures.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage change effectively.
Capability to work in a fast-paced, global environment with multiple priorities.
Strong customer service focus and excellent communication skills across management levels and external vendors.
Analytical skills with high attention to detail.
Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Education/Experience/Knowledge
Previous payroll processing experience and knowledge of local HR policies preferred.
Experience with TMS, Workday, Revenue Online, SAGE Micropay, and SAP is advantageous.
Understanding of end-to-end payroll systems and process improvement capabilities.
Proficiency in English, with the ability to interpret complex documents and produce detailed reports.
At Viatris, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, even if your experience does not match every requirement exactly.
You could be the right fit for this or other roles.
Why Viatris?
We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and an inclusive environment where you can leverage your skills to impact lives positively.
We also provide career growth opportunities and work-life balance initiatives.
Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris
Diversity and inclusion are core to our mission.
We believe our diverse workforce is a key strength in transforming healthcare.
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Sustainability at Viatris
Corporate social responsibility drives our operations.
We aim to promote responsible practices and empower communities to live healthier lives.
More about our efforts can be found at
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