Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Location: East Galway
On site initially and then hybrid working once this new employee is settled into the role (2-3 days working from home and working on site the week of payroll processing).

About Your New Employer:

• Join an established organisation offering a stable, full-time permanent opportunity in East County Galway.
• Become part of a collaborative payroll function covering Ireland and the UK. There are 260 employees in Ireland and 2,000 in the UK.
• This role is sitting with HR and reporting into a Payroll Manager in the UK. There is also another Payroll Administrator and a Payroll Supervisor sitting in this team.
• The organisation offers great progression opportunities for the successful applicant.

About Your New Payroll Job:

As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

• Process Ireland payroll from start to finish, ensuring dead-lines are met.
• Maintain accurate payroll records using Sage 50 Payroll, Excel and the TMS for payroll processing, reporting, reconciliations and data analysis.
• Respond professionally and proactively to payroll queries.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to maintain payroll data integrity and resolve issues efficiently.
• Handle confidential payroll information with professionalism and discretion.
• Support wider (UK) payroll administration and reporting activities as required.

What Skills You Need for this Payroll Job opportunity:

• Previous experience in payroll administration or payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll - this is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills, with confidence handling payroll data and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to handle confidential information professionally and work effectively as part of a team.

What's on Offer:

• Full-time, permanent position, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Competitive salary, dependant on experience.
• Group discounts and a contribution towards VHI health insurance after one year of service.
• Access to a corporate pension scheme with regular company contributions after one year of service.
• Free onsite parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• A collaborative and growing working environment with opportunities to progress your career.