Part-Time Payroll Specialist — Grow Your Payroll Career

Ascension Executive Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascension Executive Recruitment is partnering with a growing organisation to recruit a Payroll Coordinator on a part-time basis (3 days per week) in Ireland. This role offers a clear path into payroll and HR, with hands-on exposure to payroll cycles and employee service.

You will support accurate payroll processing, maintain records, answer payroll queries, and assist with reporting. The team emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality and a collaborative approach; training will be provided to develop

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career in payroll.
• Strong numerical ability and comfort with data.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Positive, proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Process employee payroll accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain payroll records and keep employee information up to date.
• Respond to payroll queries in a professional manner.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Support payroll-related administration across the wider HR function.
• Develop knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and Revenue requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure accuracy, compliance and service delivery.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

Business/Payroll/Finance qualification

Tools

Europay payroll software

Job description

Ascension Executive Recruitment is partnering with a growing organisation to recruit a Payroll Coordinator on a part-time basis (3 days per week) in Ireland. This role offers a clear path into payroll and HR, with hands-on exposure to payroll cycles and employee service.

You will support accurate payroll processing, maintain records, answer payroll queries, and assist with reporting. The team emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality and a collaborative approach; training will be provided to develop