Payroll Officer

At Apleona, we are currently recruiting for a Payroll Officer to join our team based in Dublin City.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm

Main duties and responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and within agreed payroll deadlines.
• Review and validate payroll inputs, incl. hours worked, overtime, allowances, bonuses, deductions, leave and other adjustments.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and employee tax, bank and personal information.
• Process new starters, leavers and employee changes, including salary changes, promotions, transfers, etc.
• Process PAYE, PRSI and USC deductions accurately.
• Complete payroll-related Revenue submissions within the required deadlines.
• Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with relevant legislation and statutory requirements.
• Complete payroll checks and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Review payroll reports before and after processing and prepare reports for management, Finance and other relevant departments.
• Respond to employee payroll queries professionally and within agreed timescales, while providing support and guidance regarding payslips, tax, deductions, overtime, leave and other payroll matters.
• Escalate complex or sensitive issues to the Payroll Manager where appropriate.
• Process pension contributions, AVCs and other employee benefit deductions.
• Administer healthcare, salary deductions, attachments of earnings and other payroll-related deductions, while ensuring deductions are processed accurately and within the required deadlines.
• Assist with payroll year-end activities and statutory reporting.
• Support payroll audits and internal reviews.
• Assist with the implementation of payroll changes, system updates and process improvements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee payroll and personal information.
• Ensure payroll information is stored and processed securely in accordance with company policies and data protection requirements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining payroll procedures and documentation and support the Payroll Manager with the introduction of new payroll processes and systems.
• Work collaboratively with the Payroll, HR and Finance teams and provide support to colleagues during busy payroll periods and when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience working in a payroll environment.
• Good understanding of payroll processes and statutory deductions.
• Knowledge of PAYE, PRSI and USC.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills with ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Experience using Sage Payroll and SAP or another payroll system is desirable.
• Payroll qualification or relevant payroll training is desirable.