Payroll Specialist

Role overview

We are hiring a meticulous and analytical Payroll Specialist to support the finance function in Limerick. This role handles end-to-end monthly and fortnightly payroll processing, making sure employees are paid correctly and on schedule while staying aligned with Irish Revenue requirements.

The right person will be comfortable working in a busy environment, take a first-time-right approach, and enjoy assisting employees with questions about pay, deductions, and benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Run payroll operations from start to finish for the employee population, including entering data, calculating deductions, and issuing final payments through SEPA.
• Maintain compliance with Irish tax obligations, covering PAYE, PRSI, and USC, while submitting monthly RPNs and payroll filings to Revenue through ROS.
• Handle pension deductions, including PRSA and occupational schemes, as well as Bike to Work and health insurance deductions.
• Prepare monthly payroll journal entries for the finance team and complete regular reconciliations between payroll reports and the general ledger.
• Serve as the main contact for payroll-related employee questions and explain payslips and tax updates clearly and supportively.
• Oversee year-end payroll activities and ensure all statutory obligations are completed.

Requirements and qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a dedicated payroll position within an Irish organisation.
• IPASS qualification is required.
• Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as Sage, Micropay, Quantum, or Workday.
• Strong Excel capability, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Solid understanding of Irish employment legislation and the PAYE Modernization framework.
• High attention to detail, excellent confidentiality standards, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of €45,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive health insurance, pension matching, and a generous annual leave policy.
• Hybrid working arrangement, usually 2 to 3 days per week in the Limerick office.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with regular social activities and opportunities for professional growth.

Additional information

This opportunity is with a growing international organisation based in Limerick. The role includes monthly and fortnightly payroll cycles and requires close attention to Irish Revenue compliance, employee support, reporting, and year-end processing.