Human Resources Payroll Administrator

Barden | B Corp; Clonakilty; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Barden is partnering with a Cork-based company to recruit a Payroll & Administration Coordinator. This role focuses on weekly payroll processing, HR administration, and general office tasks with ownership and impact.

The successful candidate will manage payroll accuracy, maintain records, and support documentation while working standard hours from Monday to Friday. Salary ranges and permanent status are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and HR administration.
• Ability to maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving discrepancies while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing.
• Support HR administration and employee documentation.
• Provide general office administration and organise records and communications.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidential information handling

Communication & admin skills

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

Barden is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and rapidly growing Cork-based business to identify a Payroll & Administration Coordinator.

This is a key position within the organisation, with responsibility for ensuring weekly payroll is processed accurately and on time. In addition to payroll, the successful person will support HR administration, employee documentation, and general office administration, making this a varied role with real ownership and impact.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Payroll

• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing.
• Review time and attendance records, identify discrepancies, and follow up with managers to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and support ongoing process improvement initiatives.

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files.
• Manage employment documentation and compliance records.
• Prepare employment letters and related documentation
• Monitor documentation requirements and flag any missing information.

Office Administration

• Provide general administrative support across the business.
• Assist with email management, record-keeping, and day-to-day office administration.
• Support business continuity across administrative functions.

ABOUT YOU:

This role will suit a payroll professional who enjoys working in a structured environment and takes pride in accuracy and attention to detail.

We would love to speak with you if you have:

• Payroll processing experience
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience handling confidential employee information and documentation.
• The ability to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong communication and administrative skills.

Experience with Sage Payroll and HR administration would be advantageous; however, proven payroll experience is the key requirement for this opportunity.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of €40,000 - €50,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.

Interested?

If you're a payroll professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a critical business function while supporting a wider team, we'd love to hear from you.