Payroll Administrator

Sigmar Recruitment; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Corporate pension scheme

Health insurance after year

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is hiring a Payroll Administrator for an East Galway-based role. You will process Ireland payroll end-to-end, ensure deadlines are met and maintain accurate payroll records using Sage 50 Payroll, Excel and TMS. The role starts on-site and moves to a hybrid arrangement once settled, with 2-3 days at home.

You will join HR and report to a UK Payroll Manager, supporting UK payroll tasks as needed while delivering precise payroll data and excellent service to employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration or payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll.
• Advanced Excel with payroll data handling.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with multitasking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process Ireland payroll from start to finish, meeting deadlines.
• Maintain payroll records using Sage 50 Payroll, Excel, and TMS for reporting and data analysis.
• Respond professionally to payroll queries.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure data integrity.
• Handle confidential payroll information discreetly.
• Support wider UK payroll administration and reporting as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidential data handling

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Location: East Galway
On site initially and then hybrid working once this new employee is settled into the role (2-3 days working from home and working on site the week of payroll processing).

About Your New Employer:

• Join an established organisation offering a stable, full-time permanent opportunity in East County Galway.
• Become part of a collaborative payroll function covering Ireland and the UK. There are 260 employees in Ireland and 2,000 in the UK.
• This role is sitting with HR and reporting into a Payroll Manager in the UK. There is also another Payroll Administrator and a Payroll Supervisor sitting in this team.
• The organisation offers great progression opportunities for the successful applicant.

About Your New Payroll Job:

As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

• Process Ireland payroll from start to finish, ensuring dead-lines are met.
• Maintain accurate payroll records using Sage 50 Payroll, Excel and the TMS for payroll processing, reporting, reconciliations and data analysis.
• Respond professionally and proactively to payroll queries.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to maintain payroll data integrity and resolve issues efficiently.
• Handle confidential payroll information with professionalism and discretion.
• Support wider (UK) payroll administration and reporting activities as required.

What Skills You Need for this Payroll Job opportunity:

• Previous experience in payroll administration or payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll — this is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills, with confidence handling payroll data and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to handle confidential information professionally and work effectively as part of a team.

What's on Offer:

• Full-time, permanent position, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Competitive salary, dependant on experience.
• Group discounts and a contribution towards VHI health insurance after one year of service.
• Access to a corporate pension scheme with regular company contributions after one year of service.
• Free onsite parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• A collaborative and growing working environment with opportunities to progress your career.