Hybrid Payroll Specialist - Client-Focused & Compliance

Cpl Group; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a hybrid payroll team in Ireland. The role focuses on processing payroll across frequencies, ensuring compliance with PAYE/PRSI/USC, and delivering accurate reports to clients and providers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ payroll experience, IPASS qualification preferred, and strong Excel/Office skills. The role offers 2–3 days in-office with the balance remote and a salary of roughly €40k–€50k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ payroll processing experience, ideally within a bureau or shared services.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation including PAYE, PRSI, and USC.
• IPASS qualification or other accounting qualification desirable.
• Experience using payroll software packages; Megapay and Sage exposure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of payroll clients across varying pay frequencies.
• Process, reconcile, and deliver payroll reports to clients and third-party providers.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory payroll obligations, including PAYE, PRSI, and USC requirements.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, including pension and general ledger reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll submissions, reconciliations, and payments through ROS.
• Prepare and submit CSO returns.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related client queries and deliver high customer service.
• Support team members with payroll reviews and audits.
• Identify and support continuous improvements in payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

IPASS qualification

Tools

Megapay

Sage

Job description

Cpl Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a hybrid payroll team in Ireland. The role focuses on processing payroll across frequencies, ensuring compliance with PAYE/PRSI/USC, and delivering accurate reports to clients and providers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ payroll experience, IPASS qualification preferred, and strong Excel/Office skills. The role offers 2–3 days in-office with the balance remote and a salary of roughly €40k–€50k plus benefits.