Payroll Specialist Parkwest, Dublin 12 Permanent Salary: €45,000 - €50,000 Hybrid Working (3 days in the office & 2 days at home) My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Payroll Specialist on a permanent basis. Candidates will need to have a minimum of 2 years' experience processing a high-volume payroll This is a stand-alone role, so candidates will need to be comfortable working in this environment. Experience using Sage Micropay and Softworks would be a distinct advantage. An IPASS Qualification would also be a distinct advantage. Key Responsibilities: Download, review, validate, and approve time and attendance data, preparing payroll submissions for an outsourced payroll provider Ensure full compliance with Irish payroll legislation, including tax, pensions, BIK, and other statutory obligations Maintain accurate and up to date payroll and employee records Respond to payroll queries from employees, providing clear explanations and timely resolutions Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll integration and data accuracy Carry out payroll audits and investigate and resolve discrepancies Assist with month end and year end payroll reporting Prepare payroll journals for posting to finance systems Keep up to date with changes in payroll legislation Key Skills: IPASS qualification (or equivalent) is essential Minimum of 2 years payroll experience within a large organisation (300 + employees) Strong working knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and taxation Experience with Sage Payroll (Micropay) Experience using Softworks Time & Attendance is desirable Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills Confident communicator, comfortable handling employee queries professionally Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills For more information on this role, please contact Damian Ryan. Tel: Skills: Payroll Specialist Payroll Administrator Sage Micropay Softworks Excel Benefits: Pension Healthcare 25 Days Annual Leave Hybrid Working Parking