Job Title: Payroll AdministratorDepartment: PayrollReports to: Payroll ManagerDate: 2025About the company:Beacon Hospital is one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe, with over 2,000 consultants, nurses and healthcare professionals. We provide 24-hour, world-class acute care services, including a comprehensive cancer centre, cardiology, emergency department, orthopaedics, women's and men's health, urology, vascular surgery, ENT, plastic surgery, neurology, health screening and general surgery.This is an exciting time in the development of the hospital. We have received full planning permission to develop the adjacent Hotel premises and convert the building to become an expansion of the hospital facilities. This will increase our inpatient beds from 181 up to 251 and increase our operating theatres from 8 to 12. We will also be more than doubling the size of our Emergency Department and expanding our Oncology centre. We expect this work to commence over the next couple of months. .In early April 2024, the group was purchased in full by Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) a European Infrastructure Fund from our current shareholders. MAM will be a long-term investor, keen to support the rapid expansion of hospital facilities.The culture of the company is one of respect across all levels of the organisation. We have flexible working arrangements and operate a hybrid working model, based on business needs.About the team:The Finance team plays an integral role within in the organisation and is responsible for all reporting to the Board and Senior Management as well as operating Payroll and Accounts Payable. Payroll is a team of 3, with the Payroll Manager reporting into the Head of Finance.Overall Purpose of JobOur mission is to provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.The Payroll Administrator will work within the Finance Team & assist with the accurate timely and efficient running of a busy payroll office servicing 1,800+ employeeKey ResponsibilitiesAssistance in maintaining correct payee records on the Megapay systemAssistance in the timely and accurate delivery of the weekly and monthly payroll for 1,800+ staffAssistance in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of Revenue ReturnsChecking and recording employee expensesResponding to payroll queries for employees in a timely mannerImplementation of Payroll best practicesPreparing ad hoc payments on Banking onlineOther finance duties such as banks reconciliations, generating PO's, unblocking invoices etcConfidentialityYou will be aware of the confidential nature of Hospital work and in particular, the right of patients to confidentiality. To this end you will not discuss workings of the Hospital or its patients with people outside the Hospital, save as required to do so in the course of your work.The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability is essential in this position. The incumbent will be required to maintain and enhance their professional knowledge, skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to a changing situation.Person SpecificationQualificationsLeaving Certificate or equivalentIPASS QualifiedExperience+3 years payroll experienceMegapay or Similar payroll software experienceJob Specific Competencies and KnowledgeInterest in developing a career in PayrollHigh level of attention to detail, integrity & organizational skillsAbility to work under pressure & adhere to deadlinesStrong work ethic with the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative when requiredStrong proficiency in Excel requiredPersonal CompetenciesAll posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.