Payroll Specialist
We are currently seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong payroll experience who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
The role can be offered on a 4-day-per-week basis if preferred. You will play a key role in ensuring that our payroll processes run smoothly and accurately, supporting both salaried employees and hourly-paid temporary agency workers.
This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to be onsite in our office two days per week.
* Process payrolls for salaried staff and temporary agency workers (weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, and monthly).
* Handle timesheet and clock card submissions, including adjustments for overtime, bonuses, shift allowances and other variables.
* Manage payroll administration for temporary employees joining and leaving the business.
* Process payroll deductions.
* Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations (PAYE, PRSI, USC, LPT, BIK).
* Respond to employee and client payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.
* Perform benefit-in-kind (BIK) calculations and processing.
* Calculate and report on annual leave.
* Submit payroll files through online banking platforms.
* Provide payroll support to consultants and managers across the business.
* Draft and issue employment contracts for temporary agency workers.
Requirements:
* A payroll qualification (e.g. IPASS) or a relevant accounting qualification.
* A minimum of 2 years' payroll experience, ideally in a busy or high-volume environment.
* Strong customer service focus with excellent communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level required).
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* A team player who can prioritise, meet deadlines and manage a varied workload.
* Absolute discretion and respect for confidentiality.