Payroll & Benefits

The Irish Budget 2025, presented by Minister Jack Chambers, introduces significant changes that will impact payroll professionals and employers. Key updates include a reduction in the Universal Social Charge (USC), an increased tax threshold for higher earners, and a €0.80 per hour rise in the national minimum wage.

We asked employers and employees in Ireland to tell us about payroll at their company. We surveyed 17 other European countries to spot the trends and to see how Irish businesses compare. Now, four SD Worx formerly Intelligo experts share insights from the new research to answer the biggest payroll questions every Irish organisation faces right now, as they try to achieve payroll success in 2024.

Navigating payroll compliance can prove tricky for Irish SMEs. Talk with us today to learn how you can keep your business payroll compliant. 

To access the payroll software system trusted by countless businesses across the globe, contact SD Worx, formerly Intelligo today.

Running an SME is a busy endeavour, but ensuring employee payroll functions correctly is still key. Contact us

Technology is forever changing the way we live our lives, and it is also changing the way companies manage their payrolls. This report provides a wealth of information on how much change technology has brought to the proficiency of payroll. Also, this report will offer practical recommendations for businesses aiming to optimise their payroll systems. 

With the assistance of a survey, the report lays out the impact that each of the 6 key drivers has on payroll proficiency in great detail.  These 6 key drivers are: 

• Technology 
• Legislation 
• Workforce 
• Reward 
• Capability 
• Partner 

The findings highlight the importance of adopting advanced payroll software, leveraging automation, and ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulatory requirements. From the highly regulated processes involved in payroll to the composition of workforces, this report will issue a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between these 6 key drivers and payroll proficiency. The report also aims to provide actionable insights for a business seeking to improve their payroll operations and reduce errors and costs. 

From this guide, you can enhance transparency and accuracy in payroll processes with detailed information on avoiding breaches and GDPR compliancy through payroll. This essential resource helps prevent penalties and guarantees a workplace that is both compliant and equitable. 

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While it may seem like a complicated issue, emergency tax is easy to avoid if both employee and employer have everything in place before the new role commences. For more information on emergency tax and how to navigate it, read our insightful article.

In our comprehensive article, Gender Pay Gap Reporting: What Does it Mean for Irish Employers?, we answer these questions and show you how to design your reporting strategy.

A benefit-in-kind is any non-cash benefit of monetary value that an employer provides for an employee. These benefits are often referred to as notional pay, fringe benefits, or perks. These benefits have monetary value, so they must be treated as taxable income. 

To learn about Benefit in Kind in Ireland, what benefits are included and which are exempt, as well as how it's calculated, read our insightful article.

Employee benefits in Ireland can range from annual leave to gym memberships. To find other benefits that can set your business apart, read our insightful guide.