Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist About Your New Employer

• Join a reputable and growing organisation with a strong presence in Ireland and a supportive team culture.
• Experience exposure to diverse clients, industries, and payroll processes.
• Opportunity to develop professionally in a company committed to continuous improvement and employee development.
• Can be based in Kells, South Dublin or Cavan with hybrid working.

About Your New Job

As the Payroll Specialist, you will:

• Accurately collect, validate, and process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Verify time & attendance, overtime, leave, and statutory entitlements.
• Apply PAYE, USC, PRSI, pensions, benefits, and garnishments for gross-to-net calculations.
• Ensure payroll compliance with Irish legislation, Revenue requirements, and sector-specific rules.
• Handle payroll queries and anomalies, providing clear explanations to clients.
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, journals, and perform reconciliations for client accountants.
• Support year-end processes, including P60 equivalents, balancing statements, and Revenue submissions.
• Participate in continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and updating SOPs.
• Maintain and update payroll systems (Sage Payroll).
• Reconcile payroll data with client finance teams.
• Manage statutory leave calculations (maternity, paternity, parental, sick pay).
• Prepare and file statutory returns (PAYE Modernisation submissions).
• Support payroll audits and compliance checks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and data security.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and best practices.

What Skills You Need

• 2-4 years' payroll experience (practice environment preferred).
• IPASS qualification or equivalent desirable.
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction payroll a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of Irish employment law and Revenue requirements.

What's on Offer

• €40,000 + Benefiits
• Opportunity for progression and further training (IPASS, industry certifications)
• Flexible working options and a supportive work environment