Job Description:
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Our client, an established manufacturing company based in Bandon, Cork, is seeking a Payroll Manager for a 15-month contract. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for processing the weekly payroll, ensuring compliance and supporting continuous improvement and data accuracy across HR and payroll.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Process weekly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Irish tax and employment legislation.
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* Respond to employee queries relating to payslips, deductions, and entitlements in a professional and timely manner.
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* Maintain payroll data in the Payroll & HR System and time & attendance systems; reconcile hours, overtime, leave, and shift premiums.
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* Collaborate with HR to ensure seamless integration between payroll, timekeeping, and employment data.
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* Manage payroll changes for new hires, leavers, and contract updates, including statutory entitlements and deductions.
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* Submit Revenue returns (PAYE Modernisation, PRSI, USC) and ensure full compliance with statutory obligations.
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* Prepare monthly payroll reports and reconciliations for Finance and HR, support audits and year-end processes.
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* Monitor legislative updates and implement required payroll process changes.
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* Maintain accurate, confidential payroll records in line with GDPR.
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* Support system upgrades or HR/payroll-related improvement projects.
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Requirements:
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* 3+ years' experience in a payroll processing role, ideally in a high-volume or FMCG environment.
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* Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and Revenue systems (e.g., PAYE Modernisation, ROS).
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* Experience using payroll software.
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* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data reporting.
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* Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and discretion.
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* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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* Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
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* IPASS qualification (or working towards it).
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* Familiarity with Payroll & HR Systems.
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* Exposure to volume payroll processing.
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Benefits:
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* Work from Home negotiable.
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