Payroll & People Operations Specialist (Contract ? Potential Permanent) South Dublin (Hybrid - 2 days onsite) Our client is seeking a Payroll & People Operations Specialist to join their team on an initial contract basis, with a strong view to permanency. This role sits within a high-performing People Experience team and will focus primarily on payroll coordination, while also supporting broader people operations, reporting, and data-driven initiatives across the business. With a headcount of approximately 250 employees across Ireland, the UK, and the US, this is a hands-on role suited to someone who can take ownership quickly and operate confidently in a fast-paced environment. The Role Coordinate the monthly payroll process in collaboration with an outsourced provider Prepare and validate payroll data, ensuring accuracy prior to submission Act as a key point of contact between internal teams and external payroll partners Support payroll-related queries across the business in a timely and professional manner Produce regular reports and insights across payroll and people data Work closely with the wider People Experience and Finance teams on cross-functional activities Support the rollout and utilisation of a new HR system, including reporting and data extraction Assist with expenses and payment processes (e.g. Concur) Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on automation and efficiency Your Skills Proven experience in payroll coordination (Irish payroll essential) Comfortable working with outsourced payroll providers Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data and reporting Highly organised with strong attention to detail Clear communicator, able to work across multiple teams Able to hit the ground running and take ownership of processes Experience with HR systems an advantage What's on Offer Initial contract with strong potential to convert to permanent Hybrid working model (2 days onsite - Tuesday & Wednesday) Exposure to systems implementation and process improvement initiatives Should this position be of interest, please forward your CV to Aoife Davis in Abrivia Recruitment. All applications will remain in strict confidence. Skills: payroll excel finance operations