Your new company This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and respected organisation, known for its commitment to excellence and employee wellbeing. With a strong operational backbone and a collaborative culture, the company offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will be recognised and valued. Your new role In this role, you' will focus on ensuring the accurate and timely processing of both biweekly and monthly payroll cycles. You'll work closely with department managers to verify payroll data and ensure all inputs are correct before processing. A key part of your role will involve handling employee queries with professionalism and efficiency, providing clear and timely responses. You'll collaborate with the HR team on a range of matters including staff accommodation deductions, contract changes, and onboarding or offboarding employees. You'll also be responsible for preparing detailed weekly payroll cost reports, managing monthly payroll journal entries, and ensuring all statutory returns are submitted via ROS. This position requires someone who thrives under pressure, can manage multiple priorities, and is confident working to tight deadlines. This is a fixed term, 12-month contract. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll need to bring at least two years of hands-on experience in a high-volume payroll environment. A strong understanding of Irish payroll legislation and benefits administration is essential, along with a proven ability to manage payroll for large teams-typically over 400 employees. You should be a confident communicator, capable of working collaboratively across departments, and comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Familiarity with payroll systems such as Quantum is highly desirable, and experience with Alkimii time management software would be a distinct advantage. Above all, attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to delivering excellent internal service are key. What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a supportive and forward-thinking team that values your expertise and encourages professional growth. The company offers flexible working hours, with options to start between 8:00-4:30 or 9:00-5:30, depending on your preference. There is also the possibility of hybrid working and/or a 4 day work week giving you greater flexibility and work-life balance. You'll gain exposure to a large-scale payroll operation and enjoy a role where your input truly makes a difference. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be