Payroll Specialist Part Time (3 Days per Week) - Shannon, Co.
Clare On-site, Monday to Wednesday Overview We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage the end-to-end payroll function on a part-time basis.
This role is on-site in Shannon, Monday to Wednesday, and is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who is comfortable working independently, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing for our employees in Ireland.
Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all Irish employees (weekly/monthly as applicable).
Prepare, input and validate all payroll data including new starters, leavers, changes to hours, salary and benefits.
Ensure accurate calculation of gross-to-net pay, statutory deductions (PAYE, PRSI, USC) and other deductions.
Process payroll adjustments such as back pay, overtime, bonuses, holiday pay and sick pay.
Ensure full compliance with Irish Revenue requirements, including PAYE Modernisation and real-time reporting (RTD).
Complete and submit all payroll-related returns to Revenue via ROS.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Irish employment tax legislation, social welfare rules and payroll best practice.
Support auditors and provide payroll reports/documentation as required.
Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries.
Provide clear, timely responses on payslips, deductions, tax credits, leave payments and benefit queries.
Liaise with HR and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure accurate employee records.
Maintain accurate employee data in the HR/payroll system.
Reconcile payroll reports to general ledger and assist Finance with month-end payroll journals.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and internal controls around payroll.
Experience & Qualifications 3+ years experience in a dedicated payroll role in Ireland.
Strong working knowledge of Irish payroll legislation, Revenue requirements and PAYE Modernisation.
Hands-on experience with a recognised payroll software package (e.g. Micropay, Sage,).
Strong Excel skills (v-lookups, basic formulas, data checks) and comfort with numerical data.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with confidential information.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly to non-specialists.
IPASS Payroll qualification or equivalent.
Experience coordinating with HR and Finance teams and handling multi-pay frequency payrolls.
Skills: payroll specialist payroll Benefits: Pension