Part-Time Payroll Administrator

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Johnstown; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Ireland is seeking an experienced Part-Time Payroll Administrator to join the Accounts team, supporting payroll across The Johnstown Estate and Trim Castle Hotel.

This flexible role is 16–24 hours per week across 2–3 days, with duties including processing payroll, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with Irish payroll legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience processing Irish payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and PAYE Modernisation.
• IPASS Payroll Technician qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately for The Johnstown Estate and Trim Castle Hotel.
• Ensure compliance with Irish payroll legislation and Revenue requirements.
• Manage starters, leavers, employee changes, holiday pay, sick pay and statutory leave.
• Prepare payroll reports, journals and reconciliations.
• Respond to employee payroll queries professionally and confidentially.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Irish payroll knowledge

Irish employment legislation knowledge

Education

IPASS Payroll Technician qualification

Tools

SAGE Payroll

ALKIMII

Excel

Job description

Location: On site / Johnstown, Co. Meath, A83 V070, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Human Resources | Payroll
Salary: Negotiable salary

We are looking for an experienced Part-Time Payroll Administrator to join our Accounts team, supporting payroll across The Johnstown Estate and Trim Castle Hotel.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for a flexible part-time role within a busy hospitality environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across both properties, ensuring compliance with Irish payroll legislation, Revenue requirements and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Managing starters, leavers, employee changes, holiday pay, sick pay and statutory leave
• Processing overtime, premiums, allowances, bonuses, tips/service charge and other payroll adjustments
• Reviewing time and attendance records and resolving discrepancies
• Managing PAYE, PRSI, USC, RPNs, PSRs, ERR and other Revenue requirements
• Preparing payroll reports, journals and reconciliations
• Responding to employee payroll queries professionally and confidentially
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and audit trails
• Supporting Finance and HR with payroll-related administration and reporting

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience processing Irish payroll
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation, PAYE Modernisation, PRSI, USC, ROS, RPNs and ERR
• An IPASS Payroll Technician qualification or equivalent
• Strong Microsoft Excel and payroll systems experience
• Excellent numerical skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines
• A professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information
• Good knowledge of Irish employment legislation relating to payroll and statutory leave
• Experience with SAGE Payroll, ALKIMII or hospitality payroll would be a distinct advantage.

Working Hours

This is a flexible part-time position of 16–24 hours per week, worked over 2–3 days, with some additional flexibility required around payroll deadlines and year-end processing.

The role will support both The Johnstown Estate, Enfield, Co. Meath and Trim Castle Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for a flexible part-time opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.