Payroll Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

1-year contract

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is assisting a Dublin-based organisation to hire a Payroll Administrator on a 1-year contract. You will accurately process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for employees across Ireland using Sage Payroll, and maintain payroll records from hires to terminations.

The role requires strong Excel skills, solid knowledge of PAYE Modernisation and Irish tax rules, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience processing Irish payroll.
• At least 1 year’s experience using Sage Payroll.
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and data validation.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll transactions for Ireland-based employees.
• Maintain employee payroll records from hires to terminations, changes and deductions.
• Ensure accurate handling of salary, overtime, bonuses, allowances, pension contributions and statutory payments.
• Review input data, resolve payroll discrepancies and prepare month-end reports.
• Ensure compliance with Irish payroll legislation, Revenue requirements and company policies.
• Support payroll audits and collaborate with HR and Finance to resolve queries.

Skills

Irish payroll processing

Advanced Excel skills

Irish tax regulation knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

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 model—work 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 1 years’ experience processing Irish payroll and at least 1 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.