Your new company A well-established organisation within the public sector is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy and collaborative payroll team. With a team of seven, the organisation offers a structured environment and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a large-scale payroll function. Your new role As Payroll Administrator, you will support the delivery of monthly payroll operations, working alongside experienced team members and management. This role involves payroll processing, handling payroll queries, and supporting core payroll activities. Key responsibilities include: Processing Payroll and ad hoc payroll activities Supporting monthly payroll cycles Managing payroll-related queries Carrying out ad hoc payroll tasks as required Working across various systems and core payroll platforms Supporting public sector payroll processes This role does not involve completing payroll end-to-end, but rather contributing to a broader team-based process. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you will have: IPASS is desirable and a distinct advantage. Previous payroll experience (preferably within a structured or public sector environment) Strong understanding of payroll processes (pre- and post-tax) Experience working with payroll systems Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication skills and ability to handle queries effectively Ability to work collaboratively within a team What you'll get in return 6-month temporary contract Salary in the region of €45,000 (pro rata) Opportunity to gain experience within a public sector environment Supportive team environment with structured processes Potential opportunity to transition into an internal role Hybrid working model, with 2 days on-site initially 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 Michael in Hays on. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on 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 Skills: Payroll Administrator payroll specialist IPASS Benefits: Work From Home €40 - €45k