Payroll Specialist

The Role

Payroll Specialist

Parkwest, Dublin 12

Permanent

Salary: €45,000 - €50,000

Hybrid Working (3 days in the office & 2 days at home)

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Payroll Specialist on a permanent basis.

Candidates will need to have a minimum of 2 years' experience processing a high-volume payroll

This is a stand-alone role, so candidates will need to be comfortable working in this environment.

Experience using Sage Micropay and Softworks would be a distinct advantage.

An IPASS Qualification would also be a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Download, review, validate, and approve time and attendance data, preparing payroll submissions for an outsourced payroll provider
Ensure full compliance with Irish payroll legislation, including tax, pensions, BIK, and other statutory obligations
Maintain accurate and up to date payroll and employee records
Respond to payroll queries from employees, providing clear explanations and timely resolutions
Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll integration and data accuracy
Carry out payroll audits and investigate and resolve discrepancies
Assist with month end and year end payroll reporting
Prepare payroll journals for posting to finance systems
Keep up to date with changes in payroll legislation

Key Skills:

IPASS qualification (or equivalent) is essential
Minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience within a large organisation (300 + employees)
Strong working knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and taxation
Experience with Sage Payroll (Micropay)
Experience using Softworks Time & Attendance is desirable
Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills
Confident communicator, comfortable handling employee queries professionally
Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills