Payroll Administrator

Sigmar Recruitment; Donegal; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a 1-year contract to process Irish payroll and maintain records using Sage Payroll. The role supports compliance with PAYE Modernisation and Revenue requirements while collaborating with HR and Finance.

The position offers hybrid work with home-based days and some office presence in Ireland. The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ payroll experience in Ireland, 2+ years with Sage Payroll, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience processing Irish payroll.
• At least 2 years using Sage Payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills: VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, PivotTables, IF, data validation.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE Modernisation, PRSI, USC and Irish tax rules.
• Confidentiality and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll transactions for Ireland using Sage Payroll.
• Maintain employee payroll records: hires, terminations, transfers, pay changes and deductions.
• Ensure accurate handling of salary, overtime, bonuses, allowances, pension contributions and tax payments.
• Review input data, resolve discrepancies, and prepare management and month-end reports.
• Ensure compliance with Irish payroll legislation and Revenue requirements.
• Support payroll audits and collaborate with HR and Finance on queries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Salary reconciliations

Tools

Sage Payroll

Excel

Job description

Payroll Administrator (Contract 1 Year)

About Your New Employer

Join a reputable organisation with a supportive payroll team, dedicated to accuracy and compliance. Be part of an established business with a strong reputation in payroll administration and employee care. Flexible, hybrid working modelwork from home with 1-2 days in the office (Campsie, Derry, Burnfoot, or Dublin locations available).

About Your New Job

As the Payroll Administrator (1-Year Contract), you will:

• Accurately process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll transactions using Sage Payroll for employees across Ireland.
• Maintain employee payroll records covering hires, terminations, transfers, pay changes, and deductions.
• Ensure precise handling of salary, overtime, bonuses, allowances, pension contributions, benefit-in-kind, and statutory payments.
• Review input data, resolve payroll discrepancies, and prepare management and month-end reports.
• Ensure full compliance with Irish payroll legislation, Revenue requirements, and company policies.
• Support payroll audits and collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve employee queries.

What Skills You Need

Minimum 3 years experience processing Irish payroll and at least 2 years using Sage Payroll. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF Statements, data validation, reconciliations, and reporting). Strong knowledge of PAYE Modernisation, PRSI, USC, Irish tax regulations, and statutory leave payments. High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.

What's on Offer

Competitive hourly pay:€15 per hour(1-year contract). Flexible work model: work from home with 1-2 days a week in the office (Campsie, Derry, Burnfoot, or Dublin). 1-year fixed-term contract offering immediate exposure to large-scale payroll administration. Opportunity to work with experienced payroll professionals and develop your expertise in a dynamic environment.

Skills

• salary reconciliations
• Payroll processing

Benefits

• Paid Holidays TPBN1_IJ