Part-Time Payroll Specialist: Hospitality (Meath)

The Johnstown Estate; Johnstown; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Johnstown Estate in Meath, Ireland, seeks an experienced Part-Time Payroll Administrator to support payroll across The Johnstown Estate and Trim Castle Hotel. This role offers 16–24 hours per week in a busy hospitality environment.

You will process payroll, handle starters and leavers, and ensure compliance with Irish payroll legislation. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ payroll experience, IPASS Payroll Technician qualification, strong Excel skills, and a discreet, detail‑oriented

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience processing Irish payroll.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE Modernisation, PRSI, USC, ROS, RPNs and ERR.
• IPASS Payroll Technician qualification or equivalent.
• Strong Excel and payroll systems experience.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with hospitality payroll is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and within deadlines across two properties.
• Manage starters, leavers, changes, holidays, sick pay and statutory leave.
• Process overtime, premiums, allowances, bonuses, tips and service charge adjustments.
• Review time and attendance records and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle PAYE, PRSI, USC, ROS and other Revenue requirements.
• Prepare payroll reports, journals and reconciliations.
• Respond to employee payroll queries professionally and confidentially.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails.
• Support Finance and HR with payroll administration and reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Irish payroll legislation

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Discretion with confidential data

Education

IPASS Payroll Technician qualification

Tools

SAGE Payroll

ALKIMII

Job description

The Johnstown Estate in Meath, Ireland, seeks an experienced Part-Time Payroll Administrator to support payroll across The Johnstown Estate and Trim Castle Hotel. This role offers 16–24 hours per week in a busy hospitality environment.

You will process payroll, handle starters and leavers, and ensure compliance with Irish payroll legislation. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ payroll experience, IPASS Payroll Technician qualification, strong Excel skills, and a discreet, detail‑oriented