Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Reference Number -

Working Hours Full Time

Benefits are listed below.

Closing Date 31/07/2026

About Us

Bright Motor Group was founded in 1982 and is now one of Ireland's leading Motor Retailers, representing some of the best-known vehicle brands including Ford, Hyundai, SEAT, Cupra, Volkswagen Commercial, Citroën, Suzuki, Peugeot, Opel, Leapmotor, DS Automobiles and BYD.

With 9 showrooms situated at Airside near Swords, a further 5 at Navan Road and our Bray dealership, we are located close to the motorway network and easily accessible from all areas of Greater Dublin.

As a result of our ongoing expansion and business growth, we are seeking to strengthen our team by appointing positive and motivated individuals to take the business to the next level and achieve the strategic goals that we have set.

Role Summary

Bright Motor Group is recruiting a Payroll Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the HR Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll services while supporting a broad range of HR administration and systems activities.

This role combines payroll expertise with HR operational support, including payroll processing, employee lifecycle administration, attendance management, reporting, and employee support. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation, excellent analytical and organisational skills, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a number of entities
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, salaries, overtime, statutory payments, and deductions
• Maintain payroll records including new hires, leavers, and employee changes
• Ensure full compliance with Irish Revenue requirements (PAYE Modernisation)
• Prepare and submit payroll filings and statutory returns
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
• Reconcile payroll reports, resolve discrepancies, and support audit requirements
• Carry out all processes related to the Attendance System
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of company pension and autoenrollment pension payments
• Maintenance and Management of Time & Attendance system
• Support the Head of HR, as required
• Understand GDPR, compliance, controls, and risk requirements to ensure adherence
• Support HR Payroll Operations and Systems projects

Ideal Candidate

• Proven payroll/accounting experience working on in-house payroll, with multiple payroll entities is a distinct advantage
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and PAYE Modernisation
• IPASS qualification (essential or actively working towards completion)
• Experience with payroll software (e.g. Sage Payroll or similar)
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
• Experience working with Time and Attendance systems an advantage
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organisational skills, and self-motivation
• Understanding of tax and payroll issues is an advantage
• Desire to develop and grow current skill levels
• Previous experience of delivering technical projects would be beneficial
• Maintain confidentiality, and provide credible solutions to challenges

What We Offer

• Highly Competitive Remuneration Package
• Career progression opportunities within Bright Motor Group.