Payroll Implementation Manager (Ireland)
| Posting date: | 30 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | NN10 6EN |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 9416 |
Summary
We're looking for a Payroll Implementation Manager (Ireland) - 12-month FTC to join our HR Shared Services team based in Rushden.
Location: Flexible - hybrid working available, with travel required to the Rushden office 1-2 days per week
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Payroll Implementation Manager (Ireland), you'll lead the implementation of a new Republic of Ireland payroll for Kier, working alongside an outsourced payroll provider. This is a critical role ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payrolls aligned with local legislation and company policies.
Your day-to-day will include:
-Leading the implementation of Republic of Ireland payrolls, including provider selection and system integration
-Managing system testing and process design for payroll implementation
-Ensuring compliance with local tax and employment legislation
-Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party providers
-Driving process improvements and knowledge transfer across the payroll team
What are we looking for?
This role of Payroll Implementation Manager (Ireland) is great for you if:
-You have payroll experience, including significant years managing Republic of Ireland payrolls
-You have experience leading payroll implementations and managing outsourced providers
-You are highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and confident in data analysis and reporting
-You have strong stakeholder management and communication skills
-You can work independently and adapt to complex, changing environments
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-TD1
Location: Flexible - hybrid working available, with travel required to the Rushden office 1-2 days per week
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Payroll Implementation Manager (Ireland), you'll lead the implementation of a new Republic of Ireland payroll for Kier, working alongside an outsourced payroll provider. This is a critical role ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payrolls aligned with local legislation and company policies.
Your day-to-day will include:
-Leading the implementation of Republic of Ireland payrolls, including provider selection and system integration
-Managing system testing and process design for payroll implementation
-Ensuring compliance with local tax and employment legislation
-Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party providers
-Driving process improvements and knowledge transfer across the payroll team
What are we looking for?
This role of Payroll Implementation Manager (Ireland) is great for you if:
-You have payroll experience, including significant years managing Republic of Ireland payrolls
-You have experience leading payroll implementations and managing outsourced providers
-You are highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and confident in data analysis and reporting
-You have strong stakeholder management and communication skills
-You can work independently and adapt to complex, changing environments
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-TD1
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