HR Employee Benefits Officer

Salary range: €36,176.82 per annum

Experience: CIPD / HR qualification is essential.

Closing date: Fri, 27 Jun 2025

Description:

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. 

The Role:

We are currently looking to recruit a HR Employee Benefits Officer to join our Human Resources team in SVP House, Dublin 1. The post holder will have responsibility for managing and administering all benefits offered to employees of the Society and will be responsible for overseeing payroll processing (East and National Office only), pension scheme administration, tax-efficient initiatives, and statutory entitlements, ensuring compliance with Irish employment laws and regulations and will serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits, collaborate with external providers to deliver efficient services, and contribute to the development and enhancement of benefits policies and procedures.This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills RequiredEducation:

• CIPD/ HR qualification is essential.

• Ipas or Payroll qualification desirable but not essential.

Experience

• Payroll Administration: Proven experience in processing and managing payroll cycles, including handling new hires, terminations, and adjustments.

• Benefits Management: Experience in administering employee benefits programs, such as pensions and tax-efficient schemes.

• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with Irish employment laws and regulations related to employee benefits and payroll.

• Vendor Coordination: Experience liaising with external service providers, including pension and insurance companies.

Knowledge

• Irish Employment Legislation: In-depth understanding of laws governing employee benefits, including statutory entitlements and tax implications.

• Benefits Programs: Knowledge of various employee benefits offerings and best practices in benefits administration.

• Data Protection: Understanding of GDPR and its application in handling employee data

Skills

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse benefits data and trends to inform decision-making.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey benefits information to employees.

• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and organisational abilities to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in managing payroll and benefits records.

• Problem-Solving: Capability to identify issues and implement effective solutions promptly.

The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy

• Be respectful

• Be flexible

• Demonstrate sound work ethics

• Confidentiality

• Other

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