Group Payroll Specialist - UK & Ireland

Primeline Group; Ashbourne; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pensions

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Primeline Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing for the Ireland & UK operations. The role covers weekly and monthly cycles across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will work with Sage Payroll and BrightPay, handling euro and sterling payments, and respond to payroll queries from staff and stakeholders while supporting audit readiness and process improvements. This is an on-site position in Ashbourne, Co.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience in payroll administration or a payroll specialist role.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls across multiple entities in Euro and Sterling.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK & Ireland payroll

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Sage Payroll

BrightPay

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 payroll records, file, 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)

Benefits And Deductions , Including

• Pensions
• Salary sacrifice schemes

Strong Working Knowledge Of

• Sage Payroll
• BrightPay

Solid understanding of PAYE, payroll compliance, and tax regulations (Ireland & UK)

Technical and soft skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. data analysis, reconciliations)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills 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