Galway Payroll Administrator: End-to-End, High-Volume

Accountancy Solutions; Connacht; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Semi State Body in Galway is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll processing across the business. The role involves weekly and monthly payrolls, ROS submissions, payslip issuance, and payroll data maintenance.

You will work with in-house payroll systems, ensure compliance with Irish payroll regulations, and respond to payroll queries. Strong organisation and confidentiality are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience processing end-to-end high-volume payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with in-house payroll systems.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach to payroll queries.
• Proactive, flexible and collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly & Monthly payrolls.
• Downloading and importing weekly timesheets from the Time & Attendance system.
• Downloading and processing ROS (Revenue Payroll Submissions).
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records, including permanent payments and deductions.
• Completing manual calculations and payroll data entry where required.
• Carrying out validation checks to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Issuing payslips to employees.
• Uploading payroll submissions and ERRs to Revenue via ROS.
• Creating and uploading bank payment files.
• Preparing payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Administering third-party deductions and payments, including pension.
• Completing payroll-related documentation (e.g., Department of Social Protection forms).
• Responding to payroll queries via the central Payroll mailbox.
• Supporting HR and Finance with payroll analysis and ad-hoc reporting.
• Supporting Time & Attendance administration as needed.
• Participating in payroll, finance and cross-functional projects.
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll accuracy and turnaround times.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Irish payroll regs

Organisational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Proactive teamwork

Tools

In-house payroll system

Job description

Semi State Body in Galway is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll processing across the business. The role involves weekly and monthly payrolls, ROS submissions, payslip issuance, and payroll data maintenance.

You will work with in-house payroll systems, ensure compliance with Irish payroll regulations, and respond to payroll queries. Strong organisation and confidentiality are essential for success in this role.