Payroll Specialist
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- Onsite Competitive Salary: Up to 55,000 Large Multinational Organization 9 Month Contract About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Payroll Specialist to take full responsibility for payroll processing at a busy Irish manufacturing site with over 1,000 employees.
This is a hands-on position requiring excellent attention to detail, strong knowledge of payroll compliance, and the flexibility to work additional hours during key periods (month-end, year-end, and payroll deadlines) to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time on a weekly and four-weekly basis.
Key Responsibilities Manage the full end-to-end payroll process for 1,000+ employees, including gross-to-net calculations, statutory deductions (PAYE, PRSI, USC), and timely payroll runs.
Maintain accurate payroll records within the payroll system, ensuring full confidentiality and compliance with Revenue requirements, employment legislation, and company policies.
Take ownership of Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) administration, including managing all VHI Healthcare plan updates, payroll adjustments, and required Revenue reporting.
Administer employee deductions such as Christmas club, gym memberships, and particularly pension contributions, including weekly/four-weekly employee and employer payments, with full reconciliation to Irish Life.
Respond to and resolve payroll queries from employees and managers promptly and professionally.
Prepare and submit all payroll reports, reconciliations, and statutory returns, including monthly submissions to Revenue.
Assist with payroll audits, system upgrades, and continuous improvement of payroll processes.
Work additional hours when required during busy payroll periods to meet strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
Essential Requirements A recognised payroll qualification (e.g., IPASS, Accounting, Tax, or equivalent payroll certification).
Proven experience processing payroll for a large workforce in Ireland (ideally 500+ employees).
Strong experience handling Benefit-in-Kind calculations and VHI Healthcare updates.
Practical experience managing pension deductions (company schemes and auto-enrolment) and completing monthly reconciliations, preferably with Irish Life.
Excellent knowledge of Irish payroll legislation, Revenue requirements, BIK, PRSI, and pension compliance.
Advanced Excel skills and experience using payroll systems (CorePay preferred).
Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
Flexibility to work additional hours during peak payroll cycles.
Highly Desirable Previous experience using the Core Payroll system.
Experience supporting hourly paid employees in a manufacturing environment. xsokbrc
Involvement in payroll implementations, upgrades, or system migrations.
Benefits: Bonus Healthcare Pension