Payroll Administrator – 18 Month FTC
Location: Limerick (Hybrid)
Team Size: Internal Payroll Team | Reports To: Payroll Manager
Employment Type: Full-time | Position Type: Fixed Term Contract (18 months)
Overview
An excellent opportunity to join a leading global professional services firm as a Payroll Administrator on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role is part of the internal payroll team, supporting payroll operations across multiple entities and ensuring delivery of a high-quality payroll service in line with local legislation and company policies.
The successful candidate will be involved in the full payroll life cycle, supporting both BAU (business-as-usual) payroll activities and special projects, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and compliance.
Core Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Administration
1. Collate and prepare all inputs in advance of payroll deadlines
2. Support end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities
3. Process monthly PAYE submissions on ROS
4. Manage voluntary deductions (health insurance, Credit Union, etc.), including updates and reconciliations
Employee Support & Queries
5. Respond to employee requests and queries via the internal ticketing platform
6. Escalate complex queries when necessary
7. Maintain excellent employee service standards
Compliance & Controls
8. Ensure payroll compliance with GDPR and internal policies
9. Maintain a high level of confidentiality across all payroll activities
10. Support payroll audits and process reviews
Projects & Continuous Improvement
11. Assist payroll peers with special projects related to payroll function
12. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency
13. Collaborate closely with HR and Finance to ensure smooth payroll operations
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
14. IPASS qualification (essential)
15. End-to-end payroll processing experience
16. Experience with MegaPay desirable but not essential
Technical Skills
17. Strong Excel skills, including data validation and analysis
18. Experience managing high volumes of payroll data
19. Familiarity with HR/Finance systems such as Workday is an advantage
Attributes
20. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
21. Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
22. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
23. Proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement
Benefits Package
24. Competitive salary
25. Hybrid working model with flexibility across multiple locations
26. Exposure to a large, complex payroll function with career-enhancing experience
27. Opportunity to work on payroll projects alongside BAU activities
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