PE Global are delighted to be working with a very good client of ours who are public sector organisation that manages a diverse portfolio of national strategic and financial functions. They are a Public Sector Entity who provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. The organisation plays a key role in delivering effective asset and liability management services for the State and supports a broad range of mandates across public investment, risk management, strategic advisory, and infrastructure development.
We are currently on the lookout for an experienced
Payroll Specialist
to join the HR Team. This is a full-time role offering exposure to payroll operations and reward structures, with opportunities to contribute to broader HR initiatives including job architecture development.
Please note there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance on offer.
Principal Accountabilities
* Collate, prepare, and input one monthly (circa 850 employees) and six quarterly payrolls via an outsourced provider
* Ensure accuracy of all payment and deduction instructions
* Prepare monthly and quarterly payroll signoffs and statutory returns (e.g., ROS, pension returns, reconciliations, SLA)
* Respond to payroll-related queries professionally and accurately
* Complete relevant social welfare forms
* Administer company benefit schemes including pensions, healthcare, and other rewards
* Support pension scheme operations including reporting, compliance, and reconciliations
* Process payroll and HR-related invoices through the purchase order system
* Approve employee setup and changes in the HR system for payroll inclusion
* Participate in employee induction presentations with payroll and benefits guidance
* Provide manual payroll calculations for employee queries
* Maintain and update HR procedures
* Contribute to the implementation and documentation of job architecture frameworks as they relate to compensation and benefits
* Collaborate with HR colleagues to support initiatives and drive continuous improvement
Experience Requirements
* IPASS qualified
* Minimum 3+ years' experience in payroll processing, with strong working knowledge of Irish tax, PRSI, and levy calculations
* Experience collaborating cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to ensure seamless payroll delivery
* Proven ability to operate within a strong audit and compliance framework, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and adherence to regulatory standards
* Track record of supporting team goals, contributing to shared success, and participating in process improvement initiatives
* Comfortable working with HRIS, with a high level of systems literacy
* Demonstrated experience in pension scheme support and reward/benefits management, including coordination with external providers
* Exposure to HR operations and job architecture frameworks would be beneficial
Skills
* IPASS Qualified or equivalent
* Vendor management and oversight experience
* Exceptional numerical accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong prioritisation and task management abilities
* High level of systems literacy
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal capabilities
* Thorough knowledge of Irish and European data protection legislation