Group Payroll Specialist

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Ashbourne; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job description

Location: On site / Ashbourne, Co. Meath, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Human Resources | Payroll
Salary: Negotiable salary

Payroll Specialist (Ireland & UK)

Role Overview

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting the end-to-end processing of Group Payroll for Primeline across Ireland and the UK. This role manages both weekly and monthly payroll cycles for approximately 1,400 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls across multiple entities in Euro and Sterling
• Administer payroll using Sage Payroll and BrightPay systems
• Execute payroll payments via online banking platforms
• Ensure compliance with PAYE regulations across Ireland and the UK (dual jurisdiction)
• Manage payroll queries and provide timely resolutions to employees and stakeholders
• Administer benefits and deductions, including:
• Pensions
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Maintain accurate payroll records, files, and documentation in line with audit requirements
• Post payroll journals to appropriate company entities and cost centres
• Generate and analyse payroll reports for management as required
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment
• Support payroll projects, system improvements, and process enhancements
• Perform general payroll administration and ad hoc duties as needed
• 2–3+ years’ experience in a payroll administrator / payroll specialist role
• Proven experience processing high-volume payroll (multi-entity preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Sage Payroll
• BrightPay
• Solid understanding of PAYE, payroll compliance, and tax regulations (Ireland & UK)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. data analysis, reconciliations)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter while contributing to a team
• Experience with dual jurisdiction payroll (UK & Ireland)
• Knowledge of payroll audits and reporting
• Exposure to finance systems / GL integration