General Office Administrator

Manpower; Donegal; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee wellness programme

Job summary

Manpower Ireland is seeking a General Office Administrator for our Donegal border region site. This busy, site-based role covers reception, admin, payroll exposure and operational support across multiple departments.

You will assist with payroll processing, respond to employee queries, and prepare shipping/logistics documentation while coordinating with transport providers. A proactive, detail-focused individual will thrive here with broad career prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, office support or reception.
• Exposure to payroll processing or payroll administration.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience within a fast-paced office environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy reception area and welcoming visitors professionally.
• Handling incoming calls and directing enquiries appropriately.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support across multiple departments.
• Assisting with weekly payroll processing and ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Supporting payroll administration and responding to employee queries.
• Preparing and processing documentation relating to shipping and logistics activities.
• Liaising with transport providers and coordinating paperwork requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems.
• Using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to manage and verify information.
• Supporting the wider team with general office duties as required.

Skills

Administration

Payroll processing

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

General Office Administrator

Full Time | Permanent

Donegal Derry border region

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation within the manufacturing sector, seeking a motivated and adaptable General Office Administrator to join their busy site-based team. This is a varied role offering excellent exposure across administration, reception, payroll and operational support functions, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in a dynamic environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing a busy reception area and welcoming visitors professionally.
• Handling incoming calls and directing enquiries appropriately.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support across multiple departments.
• Assisting with weekly payroll processing and ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Supporting payroll administration and responding to employee queries.
• Preparing and processing documentation relating to shipping and logistics activities.
• Liaising with transport providers and coordinating paperwork requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems.
• Using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to manage and verify information.
• Supporting the wider team with general office duties as required.

What the Ideal Candidate Needs

• Previous experience in administration, office support or reception.
• Exposure to payroll processing or payroll administration.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience within a fast-paced office environment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time position.
• Comprehensive training across payroll, administration and operational functions.
• Opportunity to develop new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
• Supportive team environment with long-term career prospects.
• On-site parking.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Employee wellness programme.