Senior Payroll Specialist

• Prepare weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls using BrightPay software, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Review timesheets for accuracy before uploading to payroll software
• Calculate holiday pay and statutory payments (e.g., sick pay, maternity pay, paternity pay)
• Calculate and process benefits in kind for inclusion in payroll
• Maintain pension contribution records and upload reports to pension providers where required
• Assist with bank transfers for salary payments
• Distribute payslips on or before the payment date
• Submit monthly PAYE returns to Revenue and manage associated payments
• Manage a dedicated portfolio of payroll clients, liaising regularly to ensure excellent service
• Support the delivery of payroll services to a diverse portfolio, including domestic and international clients, ensuring work meets professional standards and agreed timeframes
• Liaise with clients throughout the year to maintain strong relationships
• Assist in proposals for new work and participate in presentations to prospective clients as required
• Conduct reviews and quality checks of payroll processed by junior team members
• Assist with technical queries and support the professional development of junior team members
• Support the payroll manager with team training and development where required
• Remain up to date with Irish payroll legislation to ensure compliance
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required
• Assist the Payroll Manager with invoicing and billing processes
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct
• Complete ad hoc tasks and assignments relevant to the role

Requirements

• You will have at least 2 - 3 years' experience working in a busy payroll bureau environment
• You are IPASS qualified
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of payroll including PAYE, PRSI, USC, BIK, ROS, EFT, CSO, Gender Pay Gap & SSP
• Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to manage multiple engagements, delegate appropriately and manage a team
• Experience with coaching/managing junior team members (Desirable)
• You will be tech-savvy
• You will have a pro active approach to tasks, big and small
• You will be motivated by a fast paced environment
• You will be keen to immerse yourself in our company culture
• You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• You will have excellent planning and organisational ability
• You will have excellent attention to detail

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including compliance with Irish payroll legislation and management of diverse client portfolios. Proficient in using BrightPay software and skilled in coaching and developing junior team members.

Highest signal resume keywords

• IPASS Qualified
• Payroll Processing
• BrightPay Software
• PAYE, PRSI, USC, BIK
• Team Management

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

• Payroll Calculation
• Holiday Pay Calculation
• Statutory Payments Processing
• Pension Contribution Management
• PAYE Returns Submission
• Benefits In Kind Calculation
• Bank Transfer Assistance
• Quality Checks
• Technical Query Assistance
• Invoicing and Billing

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Organisational Ability
• Proactive Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

• IPASS Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Payroll Bureau
• Irish Payroll Legislation
• Client Liaison
• Team Training
• Fast Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

• BrightPay Software