Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

This role sits within a well-established outsourced payroll function delivering high-quality payroll services to a diverse client portfolio. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, client support, and ensuring full legislative compliance. The role also contributes to the development of junior team members and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the payroll function.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Compliance

• Process end-to-end payrolls for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full legislative compliance.
• Calculate and input payroll data including new hires, leavers, statutory deductions, benefits, and adjustments.
• Ensure strict adherence to payroll deadlines, including Revenue submissions (RPNs, PSRs) and PAYE/PRSI/USC payments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and employment requirements.
• Support process streamlining and initiatives to reduce payroll cycle times.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a primary point of contact for assigned payroll clients, responding to queries and providing professional advice.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve payroll issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and regional offices to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Support the onboarding of new payroll clients, ensuring accurate setup and smooth transition.

Teamwork & Development

• Review payroll work completed by junior team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support the coaching and development of junior colleagues through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Contribute to a positive, client-focused, and high-performing team culture.
• Continuous Improvement & Projects

• Support payroll system updates, testing, and process enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and service improvement.
• Participate in team and departmental projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ payroll experience, ideally in an outsourced environment.
• IPASS qualification is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

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