Overview
Are you looking to grow your career in both Payroll and HR with a well known hospitality group that values its people?
The Mercantile Group, one of Irelands leading hospitality groups, is seeking a HR Assistant & Payroll Administrator to join our head office team in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a dual role where you'll manage weekly payroll and support the HR function across a group of 500 employees and 8 iconic venues, including Café en Seine, Whelans, The George, NoLIta, Opium, Pichet, and The Mercantile Hotel.
You’ll be working closely with and reporting to the HR Manager, as part of a small, hands on team of two.
About The Role
This is a dual role with structured payroll responsibilities and varied HR support duties throughout the week.
Payroll Responsibilities (Monday-Wednesday Focus)
* Collecting and verifying weekly timesheets and rosters from venue managers using Bizimply.
* Ensuring compliance with working hours, breaks, and wage agreements.
* Processing payroll each week in Sage Payroll.
* Managing employee payroll records: setting up new starters, processing leavers, and updating pay details.
* Reconciling payroll reports and providing weekly reports to Finance.
* Responding to employee payroll queries promptly and professionally.
* Ensuring full compliance with Revenue regulations, GDPR, and employment law.
You'll work independently on payroll, with the support of the HR Manager where needed.
HR Responsibilities (Wednesday-Friday Focus)
After payroll is complete, you’ll assist the HR Manager in supporting employees and maintaining HR processes across the business. Duties include:
* Assisting with employee queries on policies, entitlements, and general HR matters.
* Supporting recruitment admin (scheduling interviews, reference checks, onboarding documents).
* Helping with training coordination, internal communications, and employee engagement.
* Maintaining up-to-date digital and physical personnel files.
* Supporting compliance with company policies, employment legislation, and audit readiness.
* Assisting with reporting
This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of generalist HR tasks.
Who This Role Would Suit
This role is ideal for someone who:
* Has strong payroll experience and wants to expand into HR.
* Thrives in a hospitality or high-volume, fast-paced setting.
* Is detail-oriented, organised, and proactive.
* Enjoys working with people and being part of a small, close-knit team.
* Is comfortable managing confidential information with discretion.
Key Requirements
* Minimum 1 years experience running payroll (weekly or monthly).
* Proficient in Sage Payroll, Microsoft Excel, and Bizimply or similar timekeeping systems.
* Understanding of Irish employment law, payroll tax rules, and statutory entitlements.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and multitask.
Benefits
* Ongoing training and development in payroll and HR
* Staff discount card for all Mercantile Group venues
* €99 annual roaming membership with Flyefit
* EAP with free counselling and wellbeing mobile app
* TaxSaver commuter scheme
* Be part of a people-first company with a great team atmosphere
If you're looking for a role that offers ownership over payroll and exposure to a wide range of HR activities, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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