Job Type: Permanent

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.

Why Choose Clark?

• Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
• Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
• Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.
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Senior Payroll Manager

The Senior Payroll Manager is a key leadership role within a multi-client payroll environment. This position is responsible for leading payroll managers and specialist teams while ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of outsourced payroll services. The Senior Payroll Manager will combine people leadership, operational oversight, client engagement, and strategic contribution, with a strong focus on service quality, continuous improvement, and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Payroll Managers and Payroll Specialists, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and client-focused culture.
• Drive performance management, employee engagement, and succession planning across the payroll function.
• Oversee the delivery of multiple outsourced payrolls, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements and agreed service levels.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex payroll matters and maintain oversight of a portfolio of key clients.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and senior point of contact.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across operations, HR, IT, and leadership to ensure seamless payroll delivery.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the payroll offering, supporting growth, innovation, and service enhancement.
• Lead and support payroll projects, including system implementations, automation initiatives, and compliance-driven change.
• Monitor operational KPIs and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and service quality.
• Support budgeting, resource planning, and commercial activity, including client proposals and pricing input.

Experience & Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ payroll experience, including 3–5 years in a senior payroll leadership role.
• Proven experience managing outsourced, multi-client payroll services.
• Expert knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance, and best practice.
• Strong people leadership and senior stakeholder management capability.
• Commercially astute with a strong client service focus.
• Third-level qualification in Payroll, HR, Finance, or a related discipline.
• IPASS qualification is essential.

Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
Personalised Support: We’re with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now

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