Payroll Executive

Payroll Executive

Our client, a well-established and growing organisation, is seeking an experienced Payroll Executive to join their busy payroll function. This opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have strong payroll processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and a professional, customer-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of payroll clients across varying pay frequencies.
• Process, reconcile, and deliver payroll reports to clients and relevant third party providers.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory payroll obligations, including PAYE, PRSI, and USC requirements.
• Prepare and submit payroll related reports, including pension and general ledger reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll submissions, reconciliations, and payments through Revenue Online Services (ROS).
• Prepare and submit Central Statistics Office (CSO) returns.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll related client queries, delivering a high standard of customer service.
• Support team members with payroll reviews, backup processing, and other operational requirements.
• Assist with internal reporting, monthly metrics, and payroll audits.
• Identify and support continuous improvements in payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection, audit, and risk management standards.
• Participate in additional payroll and departmental projects as required.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' payroll processing experience, ideally within a bureau or shared services environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and payroll processing practices, including PAYE, PRSI, and USC.
• IPASS qualification or other relevant accounting qualification desirable.
• Experience using payroll software packages; exposure to Megapay and Sage would be advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Contact

For further information or to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact David Smyth at .