The Role
Payroll Specialist
Parkwest, Dublin 12
Permanent
Salary: €45,000 - €50,000
Office Based Initially
My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Payroll Specialist on a permanent basis.
Candidates will need to have a minimum of 3 years payroll experience.
This person will be processing a monthly payroll for 500 employees.
Candidates will need to have experience processing payroll for high volume numbers.
Experience using Sage Micro pay and Softworks would be a distinct advantage.
This role will be office based initially, hybrid working can be discussed after the initial probation period
Experience within the Healthcare Sector would be a distinct advantage
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end payroll process and expenses on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws, pension contributions, BIK and other statutory obligations, including PAYE, PRSI, and USC, in line with Irish legislation.
- Process all payroll-related changes, including new hires, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, and overtime.
- Maintain and update employee records, ensuring that all payroll data is correct and up to date.
- Prepare and submit statutory returns, such as P30, P35, P60, and P45, in compliance with Revenue requirements.
- Respond to employee payroll queries, providing clear explanations and resolving issues promptly.
- Liaise with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth integration of payroll data with other systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensure all payroll deductions, including pensions and benefits, are processed correctly.
- Conduct payroll audits, identifying and rectifying discrepancies or errors to maintain the integrity of the payroll system.
- Assist with year-end reporting and ensure that employees receive accurate payslips and annual statements.
- Produce monthly payroll reports for the accounting team
- Stay up to date with any changes in payroll legislation.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll data, ensuring that all information is handled in compliance with GDPR.
The Person
Key Skills:
- IPASS Accreditation or similar would be an advantage but not essential for this role
- Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in payroll processing, with a strong understanding of Irish payroll legislation and tax regulations.
- Familiarity with pension schemes and benefits administration.
- Post-graduate or additional qualifications in HR or finance is a plus
- Experience managing payroll for a large workforce
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to deal with queries from employees in a professional and clear manner.
- A high degree of integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of payroll software and systems; experience with Irish payroll systems (e.g., Thesaurus, Sage, or similar) is a plus
For more information on this role, please contact Damian Ryan.
Tel: 045-988500 / 085-8749410