Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist

Sector: Professional Services

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

Salary: €55,000 - €60,000 + Pension & Benefits

Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation looking to appoint an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join its payroll team.

They are seeking a payroll professional who can bring strong technical payroll knowledge, take ownership of key payroll activities and has the ambition to develop into a management position over time.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who is looking to take the next step in their career, with a clear progression path and the opportunity to step up into a Payroll Manager role.

You will gain exposure across Irish and UK payroll, working within an experienced team and taking on a broad range of payroll responsibilities. The position offers hybrid working, an attractive benefits package and the opportunity to develop your technical and leadership skills as you progress.

Who should apply?

• Payroll professional with at least 5 years' relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on experience processing Irish payroll, with UK payroll experience highly advantageous.
• IPASS, CIPP or a similar payroll qualification preferred.
• Experience gained within an in-house payroll environment would be an advantage, although candidates from payroll bureaux will also be considered.
• Comfortable working with sizeable payroll populations and managing regular employee changes.
• Good understanding of payroll reconciliations, pensions, deductions and statutory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve payroll issues.
• Ambitious individual who is keen to broaden their responsibilities and progress into payroll management.

Role and Reporting Lines

• Supporting the accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payrolls across Irish and UK employee populations.
• Reviewing payroll inputs and ensuring employee information is accurate before each payroll run.
• Processing changes relating to salaries, overtime, bonuses, allowances and payroll deductions.
• Investigating payroll discrepancies and ensuring issues are resolved accurately and promptly.
• Supporting the administration of pensions, statutory payments and employee benefits.
• Preparing payroll reconciliations, reports and supporting documentation.
• Acting as a point of contact for employee payroll queries and providing clear, timely responses.
• Maintaining strong payroll controls and supporting internal and external audit requirements.
• Working closely with HR, Finance and other internal teams on payroll-related matters.
• Contributing to improvements in payroll processes, systems and reporting.
• Taking on additional responsibilities within the team, with the opportunity to progress into a Payroll Manager position.

Interested in this position?

Please apply via the link below or contact Emma at Darwin Hawkins for a confidential discussion.