Payroll Officer One-Year Fixed Term Contract Location: Monasterevin, Co. Kildare / Tullamore, Co. Offaly Pay Scale: Grade IV We are recruiting a Payroll Officer to support a busy payroll function. This role involves end-to-end payroll processing and pension administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in line with current legislation. Key Responsibilities Process payroll from timesheets through to bank file submission Review and amend timesheet entries and manage new starters Administer deductions, expenses, tax updates, and statutory reporting Prepare and submit PAYE Modernisation and Enhanced Reporting Requirement returns Respond to payroll queries and calculate pay adjustments Complete month-end payroll procedures Prepare SPSPS pension scheme annual statements Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with statutory requirements Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented Additional Information Willingness to undertake further training as required Travel between locations may be required Education & Experience IPASS qualification or relevant experience in a busy payroll department Minimum 2 years experience processing payroll from timesheets to bank file submission Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of the Core payroll system an advantage Public sector payroll experience desirable Experience with PAYE Modernisation and SPSPS pension scheme advantageous Strong IT skills, particularly with computerised payroll systems Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability Ability to work independently and as part of a team Attributes Flexible and able to manage competing priorities Strong problem-solving skills Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented