Payroll Administrator

ESW; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term contract

Competitive salary and benefits

Flyefit membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tax Saver Scheme

Hybrid working

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

ESW in Dublin is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support payroll and benefits across multiple jurisdictions. This role collaborates with Finance, HR, employees, external vendors and contractors to ensure statutory compliance and a smooth payroll operation.

The role covers payroll processing, benefits administration, handling queries, onboarding support, and maintaining accurate payroll documentation, with a hybrid work pattern in Dublin.

Qualifications

• 1 year of payroll processing experience in Ireland.
• Strong understanding of payroll and benefits administration.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Stakeholder management across organisation levels.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate changes, accruals, overtime and reporting.
• Administer employee benefits programs including healthcare and pensions.
• Handle payroll and benefits queries with excellent customer service.
• Liaise with payroll, benefits and contractor providers to ensure compliant service delivery.
• Support onboarding with payroll and benefits guidance for new hires.
• Prepare and maintain payroll documentation and audit records.
• Maintain payroll resources on the intranet and promote self-service.
• Assist with process improvements, system enhancements and vendor transitions.
• Maintain confidential employee records in line with policies and data protection.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Numerical accuracy

Problem solving

Education

HR qualification or related

Tools

CloudPay

Job description

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for supporting the administration of payroll and benefits across multiple jurisdictions. This role works closely with Finance, HR, employees, external vendors, and contractor providers to help ensure an excellent employee experience, compliance with statutory and company requirements, and the smooth day-to-day operation of payroll and benefits processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the processing of payroll across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring payroll changes, employee data updates, accruals, overtime, bonuses, and reporting are completed accurately and on time.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including healthcare, pensions, and other regional benefit schemes.
• Manage payroll and benefits queries, providing excellent customer service and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Liaise with payroll, benefits, and contractor service providers to support effective service delivery and compliance.
• Support employee onboarding by providing payroll and benefits guidance to new hires.
• Prepare and maintain payroll-related documentation, including journals, invoices, purchase orders, and audit records.
• Maintain payroll and benefits resources on the company intranet, promoting employee self-service and process efficiency.
• Assist with process improvements, system enhancements, vendor transitions, and benefits-related projects as required.
• Ensure payroll and employee records are maintained accurately and confidentially in line with company policies and data protection requirements.

Requirements

Mandatory:

• 1 years' experience in payroll processing in Ireland, managing multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines.
• Strong understanding of payroll, benefits administration, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience using payroll systems such as CloudPay or similar payroll software.
• Additional qualification in HR, Business Studies, or a related discipline is desirable.

About ESW

Our purpose is simple: to create moments that matter between people and the brands they cherish. We enable brands to expand their global reach, facilitating simple and seamless ecommerce experiences for consumers worldwide. Through our integration solutions, we deliver a complete international checkout experience, including local duties, taxes, fulfilment, delivery management, and global returns and payment processing capabilities.

Guided by our values—Own It, Champion Simplicity, Win as One, and Debate then Commit—we strive to foster innovation, accountability, and teamwork, creating solutions that inspire trust and drive impactful results.

Why Join Us

• Fixed Term contract: A six-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
• Competitive salary and benefits: Your financial well being is important to us. Join ESW and experience the satisfaction of being rewarded for your hard work, dedication and commitment.
• Fitness & Lifestyle Perks: Stay active your way with a reduced-rate Flyefit membership and no joining fee, or take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme to purchase a tax-free bike.
• Smart Commuting: Save on your daily journey with the Tax Saver Scheme, offering discounted public transport tickets to make commuting easier and more cost-effective.
• Hybrid working: Enjoy the best of both worlds with 2–3 days in our office North Wall, Dublin, and 2–3 days working from the comfort of your home.
• Diversity, Belonging & Inclusion: When we win, we win together. You'll be part of a culture that values every individual for who they are, fostering an environment where uniqueness is encouraged.

ESW is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at ESW are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments throughout the hiring process, please let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring equal access and opportunity for all candidates.