Our client is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their established finance team on a 12-month contract, initially, based in Cork. Given the fast-paced nature of this assignment, candidates with immediate availability or a short notice period are strongly preferred. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in supporting the accurate collation and distribution of high-volume weekly payroll data across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with various internal teams and external processing partners to meet strict timelines.
Responsibilities
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Process and input significant volumes of weekly timesheets gathered from diverse data streams.
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Serve as a key technical point of contact for complex payroll enquiries escalated by internal support teams.
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Collaborate directly with external third-party payroll vendors to resolve processing queries efficiently.
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Work in tandem with wider finance functions, including credit control and reporting, to address and resolve operational payroll matters.
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Maintain meticulous and up-to-date weekly administrative records for all transactional activity.
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Take ownership of managing and triaging inbound communications within the main payroll inbox.
Requirements
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A minimum of 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience handling both Republic of Ireland and UK payroll processes.
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Proven experience managing high-volume, weekly payroll cycles under tight deadlines.
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IPASS qualification or equivalent payroll certification is highly desirable.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace tools.
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Strong overall systems literacy with the ability to adapt quickly to new software and changing technical platforms.
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Full fluency in written and spoken English with exceptional administrative capabilities.
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A process-driven mindset coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team setup as well as operate autonomously.
