Payroll Specialist Westmeath Permanent Role Salary Negotiable DOE Hybrid Working Key Responsibilities Responsibilities apply across multiple business units and may evolve in line with organisational changes. Prepare and process weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accurate application of employee benefits and full compliance with tax regulations. Manage and process working time and travel-related data from internal tracking systems. Administer payroll-related tax activities, including maintaining employee tax records and ensuring compliance with relevant authorities. Support benefits administration across a range of schemes using online platforms. Reconcile payroll and benefits-related payments and records. Process employee expenses, reimbursements, and leave entitlements. Produce payroll reports for internal stakeholders and support audit requirements. Liaise with external providers and advisors to resolve payroll or benefits-related queries. Monitor and report on payroll metrics such as absenteeism, working time, and benefits. Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation, tax regulations, and internal policies. Maintain accurate and timely payroll data for all employees. Collaborate with HR on employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, changes, and offboarding. Process payments and benefits for new hires and departing employees within required timeframes. Respond to payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and implement best practices. Support payroll system upgrades and integrations where required. Promote a positive, safe, and compliant working environment in line with organisational policies. Ensure all records and documentation are accurate, up to date, and properly maintained. Essential Criteria Professional payroll qualification (or equivalent) required. Minimum of 3 years experience managing weekly and monthly payrolls in both Irish and UK environments using payroll systems. Proven experience in preparing and reconciling payroll reports, conducting internal audits, and ensuring compliance with statutory and governance requirements, including submission of regulatory reports (e.g. benefits, expenses, international payroll). Strong knowledge of Irish and UK employee benefits, including benefit-in-kind, pensions, cycle-to-work schemes, and health-related plans. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Flexible, adaptable, and proactive approach to work. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships and provide trusted support to employees and management. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and reliability. Skills: Payroll Processing Payroll Administration IPASS Bright Payroll