Payroll Manager - UPMC Ireland
Location: Ireland | Job type: Fixed Term
Overview of role
UPMC is currently recruiting for the role of Payroll Manager to join their Finance team. Location is open to Dublin, Kilkenny or Waterford.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
To manage and oversee the payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, compliance with relevant legislation, and effective coordination with HR and Finance departments.
Key Responsibilities
* Payroll Management: Oversee the preparation and processing of payroll for all employees. Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, benefits, deductions, and taxes. Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity.
* Time & Attendance Management: Oversee operation and maintenance of T&A system. Provide support to managers & employees on T&A system. Ensure T&A practices comply with employment legislation and company policies.
* Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with local tax laws, employment regulations, and company policies. Prepare and submit statutory returns (e.g., PAYE, PRSI, USC). Support audits and provide payroll-related documentation as required.
* System & Process Improvement: Manage payroll systems and software. Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure alignment of payroll with organizational goals.
* Team Leadership: Supervise payroll staff and provide training and development. Delegate tasks and monitor performance to ensure timely delivery.
* Employee Support: Address payroll-related queries from employees. Ensure correct application of leave entitlements and benefits. Support on-boarding and off-boarding processes from a payroll perspective.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
* 3–5+ years of experience in payroll, with supervisory experience preferred.
* Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and systems.
Key Skills
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
This role is on-site office based 5 days per week.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 18th November 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits
* Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
* Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
* Competitive Pension Plan.
* Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
* Work-Life Balance – Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
* Development & Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world‑class care across continents through its UPMC International division – an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high‑quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
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