Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator - Public Sector

Are you a detail-driven Payroll professional with a passion for public service? Join our dedicated healthcare team in Rathgar, where your expertise will help ensure timely and accurate payroll for over 700 staff across three centres.

Key Details:

• Contract Length: 9 months (with potential to extend)

• Start Time Flexibility: Between 8am-10am

• Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 remote)

• Initial Onboarding: 5 days onsite for inital 1-2 months

• Location: Rathgar

• 35 hours/week

• Parking: Free onsite parking

Your Responsibilities:

• Administer fortnightly payroll and assist with monthly payroll using Micropay

• Ensure all payroll and bank deadlines are met-staff paid on time, every time

• Manage payroll for 700 payslips across 3 centres

• Handle pension deductions, starters/leavers, tax saver schemes, and sick pay

• Provide reports and data to Senior Management for budgeting and costing

• Maintain smooth operation of the Payroll Department with efficient workload organisation

• Use technology to streamline processes and minimise errors

• Adapt to unexpected challenges while maintaining payroll accuracy and timeliness

• Liaise with Line Managers to ensure timely receipt of payroll-impacting data

• Calculate timesheets and update templates to reflect evolving pay agreements

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in payroll, ideally in healthcare or public sector (highly desired)

• IPASS certified (must have)

• Strong working knowledge of Micropay and payroll systems (nice to have)

• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines

• A proactive mindset with a knack for identifying process improvements

• Excellent communication and organisational skills