Job description
Payroll & Administrative Coordinator
Location: Drogheda
Employment Type: Temporary Contract (with possibility to extend)
Department: People Operations / Finance Support
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and reliable individual to support our People Operations and Payroll functions on a temporary basis for an immediate start.
This role combines accurate payroll administration with essential HR and general office support duties.
The successful candidate will contribute to delivering a high-quality service to employees and internal stakeholders, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and employee records are maintained efficiently.
There is potential for the role to be extended or made permanent based on performance and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
1. Process timely and accurate payroll for all employees in line with company policies and statutory requirements.
2. Input and validate payroll data (hours, leave, pay changes, deductions).
3. Prepare payroll reports and summaries for internal review.
4. Respond to payroll queries from staff and escalate where appropriate.
5. Maintain confidentiality of all payroll and personnel information at all times.
Administrative Support
6. Provide general administrative support to the People Operations and Finance teams.
7. Maintain and update employee records, filing systems, and HR databases.
8. Assist with time and attendance system updates (, shift changes, absence records).
9. Liaise with external service providers (, pension administrators, payroll bureau) as needed.
10. Assist with month‑end and year‑end payroll tasks and reconciliations.
11. Support HR processes, including onboarding documentation and contract updates.
Required Skills & Experience
12. Proven experience in payroll administration or similar HR/finance support role.
13. Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail.
14. Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
15. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
16. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
17. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Desirable Attributes
18. Experience with payroll or HR systems (, ADP, SAP, or equivalent).
19. Knowledge of statutory payroll requirements and relevant legislation.
20. Relevant qualification in payroll, IPASS, HR, or finance is an advantage.
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