Role Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join the HR team as a Payroll Specialist. This is a full-time role that offers exposure to payroll operations and reward structures, with opportunities to contribute to broader HR initiatives, including job architecture development.
Principal Accountabilities
- Collate, prepare, and process one monthly and six quarterly payrolls via an outsourced provider
- Ensure accuracy of all payment and deduction instructions
- Prepare monthly and quarterly payroll sign-offs and statutory returns (e.g., ROS, pension returns, reconciliations, SLA)
- Respond to payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner
- Complete relevant social welfare forms
- Administer company benefit schemes including pensions, healthcare, and other rewards
- Support pension scheme operations including reporting, compliance, and reconciliations
- Process payroll and HR-related invoices through the purchase order system
- Approve employee setup and changes in the HR system for payroll inclusion
- Participate in employee induction sessions, providing payroll and benefits guidance
- Provide manual payroll calculations to address employee queries
- Maintain and update HR procedures
- Contribute to the implementation and documentation of job architecture frameworks related to compensation and benefits
- Collaborate with HR colleagues to support initiatives and drive continuous improvement
Experience Requirements
- IPASS qualified
- Minimum of 3+ years' experience in payroll processing, with strong knowledge of Irish tax, PRSI, and levy calculations
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to ensure seamless payroll delivery
- Proven ability to operate within a strong audit and compliance framework, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and regulatory adherence
- Track record of supporting team goals, contributing to shared success, and participating in process improvement initiatives
- Comfortable working with HRIS, with a high level of systems literacy
- Demonstrated experience in pension scheme support and reward/benefits management, including coordination with external providers
- Exposure to HR operations and job architecture frameworks is an advantage
Skills
- IPASS qualified or equivalent
- Vendor management and oversight experience
- Exceptional numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong prioritisation and task management abilities
- High level of systems literacy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Thorough knowledge of Irish and European data protection legislation
