The Role

Payroll  Officer

One-Year Fixed Term Contract

Location: Monasterevin, Co. Kildare / Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Pay Scale: Grade IV

We are recruiting a Payroll Officer to support a busy payroll function. This role involves end-to-end payroll processing and pension administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in line with current legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll from timesheets through to bank file submission

• Review and amend timesheet entries and manage new starters

• Administer deductions, expenses, tax updates, and statutory reporting

• Prepare and submit PAYE Modernisation and Enhanced Reporting Requirement returns

• Respond to payroll queries and calculate pay adjustments

• Complete month-end payroll procedures

• Prepare SPSPS pension scheme annual statements

• Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with statutory requirements

• Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented

Additional Information

• Willingness to undertake further training as required

• Travel between locations may be required

The Person

Education & Experience

• IPASS qualification or relevant experience in a busy payroll department

• Minimum 2 years’ experience processing payroll from timesheets to bank file submission

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of the Core payroll system an advantage

• Public sector payroll experience desirable

• Experience with PAYE Modernisation and SPSPS pension scheme advantageous

• Strong IT skills, particularly with computerised payroll systems

• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Attributes

• Flexible and able to manage competing priorities

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented