Location: Dublin City Centre
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
Are you a detail-driven payroll professional with a passion for precision and a knack for navigating complex payroll processes? Join a dynamic team within a high-performing public sector organisation, where your expertise will play a vital role in delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a large and diverse workforce.
About the Role:
As Payroll Specialist, you will be working alongside the payroll team. You'll be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations in collaboration with an external payroll provider, ensuring seamless delivery across monthly payroll cycles for approximately 800+ employees.
This role demands a high level of accuracy, autonomy, and communication, with a strong emphasis on audit readiness and pension scheme administration. You'll also contribute to broader initiatives, including compensation frameworks and employee benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare and validate monthly and quarterly payroll data for submission to an outsourced provider
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Ensure all payments, deductions, and statutory returns are accurate and compliant
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Liaise with external payroll partners to verify calculations and resolve queries within tight timelines
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Respond to employee enquiries related to payroll, pensions, and benefits (e.g., travel cards, healthcare)
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Support pension scheme operations including reporting, reconciliations, and compliance
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Process payroll-related invoices and manage employee setup in HR systems
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Deliver payroll and benefits guidance during employee onboarding
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Maintain and update payroll procedures and documentation
About you:
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IPASS qualification (or equivalent)
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Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll processing, ideally within a large organisation
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Strong understanding of Irish payroll legislation, tax, PRSI, and pension schemes
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Experience working with outsourced payroll providers and managing vendor relationships
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High attention to detail and ability to work independently under pressure
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Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
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Familiarity with HRIS systems and a high level of systems literacy
On Offer:
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Flexible working arrangements with hybrid options
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Supportive and inclusive team culture
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Career development opportunities and professional growth
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Comprehensive wellbeing and diversity programmes
- Incentives: Volunteer, Social & Sport clubs to join with colleagues
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Defined Benefit Pension Scheme and reimbursement of professional fees
