Emeis Ireland have an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional seeking to step up into a leadership role in a growing and supportive organisation, with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to payroll operations and strategy.
Principal Objective of Position:
The Assistant Payroll Manager will support the Payroll Manager in the effective operation and administration of the payroll function across the organisation. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing for all staff and contributes to system improvements, team supervision, and the ongoing integration of a centralised payroll structure. The role also involves supporting, guiding and training payroll team members both centrally and across individual sites.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Payroll Operations Support
* Assist in the end-to-end payroll processing for multiple locations
* Verify and reconcile payroll data including timesheets, salary changes, leave, benefit deductions and statutory payments
* Ensure accurate processing of starters, leavers and changes to employee records
* Help maintain secure and up-to-date payroll files in compliance with data protection and statutory regulations
* Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual payroll reporting to Finance and HR departments
* Support KPI tracking and continuous performance monitoring of the payroll function
2. Compliance & Audit
* Keep informed of changes in payroll legislation, tax, PRSI, USC, pension, and BIK regulations
* Assist in preparing for and responding to internal and external audits
* Ensure payroll activities comply with company policies and legal obligations
* Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of strong internal controls and segregation of duties
3. Process & Systems Support
* Support the centralisation and streamlining of payroll processes across all entities.
* Contribute to the creation and ongoing maintenance of SOPs, internal templates, and checklists.
* Participate in payroll projects, including system upgrades, acquisitions, and integrations.
* Assist in troubleshooting issues and improving the effectiveness of payroll systems and workflows.
4. Team Support & Supervision
* Supervise and support site-based and central payroll staff in the day-to-day execution of their duties.
* Provide guidance, training, and quality control oversight to team members.
* Act as a key point of contact for escalated payroll queries.
* Deputise for the Payroll Manager during absences, including approvals and reporting responsibilities.
Education & Experience:
* IPASS qualification required (or currently undertaking)
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in a payroll supervisory or team lead role
* 3+ years' total experience in payroll, ideally in a multi-site or high-volume environment
* Experience using Quantum Payroll System an advantage
* Knowledge of Timepoint or similar time and attendance systems desirable
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
* Proven knowledge of Irish payroll regulations, tax law, and statutory reporting
Core Competencies:
* Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
* Strong supervisory and people management skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data with integrity
* Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to meet strict deadlines
* Good communicator with clear and professional interpersonal skills
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider team and independently as required
* Problem-solver with a proactive, can-do attitude
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Are you an EU citizen? No sponsorship opportunites are available at this time
Experience:
* Payroll: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person