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 Ireland's 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, Whelan's, 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 RoleThis is a dual role with structured payroll responsibilities and varied HR support duties throughout the week.Payroll Responsibilities (Monday–Wednesday focus):You will be fully responsible for managing the weekly payroll process for 500+ employees across multiple venues, using Sage Payroll and Bizimply timekeeping software. Duties include: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 PayrollManaging 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 reportingThis is a great opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of generalist HR tasksWho 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 year's 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 HRStaff discount card for all Mercantile Group venues€99 annual roaming membership with FlyefitEAP with free counselling and wellbeing mobile appTaxSaver commuter schemeBe part of a people-first company with a great team atmosphereIf 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.Job Type: Full-timePay: €30,000.00-€35,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person