Excel-Driven Payroll & Data Integrity Specialist

Murphy; Kildare; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate contributory pension

Life assurance

Health screening

Enhanced sick pay

Private Healthcare Allowance

Maternity/paternity pay and returners'

Wedding bonus

Professional development investment

Retail discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the Finance team in Newbridge. The role focuses on accurate weekly payroll processing with strong Excel data management and attention to detail.

You will handle hours, overtime and deductions, maintain employee records, and support month-end and year-end activities, while liaising with HR to ensure timely payroll changes. A hands-on administrator role with data-focused responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills with formulas and large data sets.
• Experience in payroll, finance administration or data-focused roles desirable.
• Good numerical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with payroll processes, tax and pension requirements advantageous.
• IPASS qualification or interest in payroll career desirable.
• Experience with MegaPay or SAP payroll software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly payroll processing including hours, overtime, allowances, bonuses and deductions.
• Use Excel to prepare, review, reconcile and maintain payroll data.
• Verify data accuracy and resolve discrepancies in large payroll datasets.
• Maintain accurate employee records (starters, leavers, pay changes, leave, bank details).
• Process statutory deductions, pension contributions and benefits.
• Assist with payroll reports, statutory filings and week/month/year end activities.
• Manage payroll inbox and respond to employee queries promptly.
• Coordinate with Site Administrators and HR to ensure payroll changes before cut-off dates.
• Assist with payroll audits and maintain payroll documentation.

Skills

Excel skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Payroll data handling

Communication skills

High-volume data work

Tools

MegaPay

SAP

Job description

Murphy is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the Finance team in Newbridge. The role focuses on accurate weekly payroll processing with strong Excel data management and attention to detail.

You will handle hours, overtime and deductions, maintain employee records, and support month-end and year-end activities, while liaising with HR to ensure timely payroll changes. A hands-on administrator role with data-focused responsibilities.