Payroll Administrator

MTM Engineering Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MTM Engineering Ltd is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll across Ireland, Europe and the UK. You will ensure attendance data, leave, benefits and records are managed efficiently within the MTM Group.

You will collaborate with HR and finance to meet deadlines, handle payroll queries, and work with payroll software including NTDS. Strong Excel and detail orientation are essential, with training for multi-jurisdictional payroll provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in payroll administration.
• Experience using payroll software and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Previous experience with multi-jurisdictional (European) payroll is advantageous but training will be provided.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling sensitive documentation.
• Clear and professional communication with employees.
• Knowledge of basic Employment Legislation or statutory entitlements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of fortnightly and monthly payroll for Ireland, Europe and UK.
• Collation of weekly timesheet data and check for accuracy.
• Calculate wage payments based on time data and rectify discrepancies with project leads.
• Manage annual leave entitlements and employee benefits.
• Adhere to deadlines in payroll processes and Revenue submissions.
• Work with HR to ensure data flows across functions to aid payroll.
• Process new starters and leavers on NTD; respond to staff payroll queries.
• Assist with biometric setup of new profiles.
• Maintain all payroll records and files.
• Produce monthly reports and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Payroll compliance knowledge

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a Payroll Administrator, you will support the delivery of accurate and timely payroll administration across MTM Group. Sitting within the Finance team, this role helps ensure employee time, attendance, payroll data, annual leave, benefits, and related records are managed efficiently across Ireland, Europe, and the UK. You will maintain reliable payroll processes, resolve payroll queries, and support compliance with deadlines and statutory requirements.

About MTM Engineering

MTM Engineering, part of MTM Group, is a market leading specialist electrical contractor that provides medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) cable installation, termination services, busbar and containment solutions for a wide range of construction projects. Headquartered in Ireland, we deliver mission critical projects for a range of customers across Europe and beyond. Our expertise spans industry sectors such as data centres, pharmaceuticals, renewables, power generation, critical infrastructure and more.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of fortnightly & monthly payroll for Ireland, Europe and UK
• Collation of weekly timesheet data on Time Management System (NTD) and check for accuracy
• Calculate wage payments based on NTD readings, liaise with project leads when reviewing clock records to rectify any discrepancies
• Manage and process annual leave entitlements and employee benefits
• Strict adherence to deadlines in payroll process & Revenue submissions
• Work closely with HR function to ensure continuous flow of relevant data across functions to aid the payroll process
• Process all new starters and leavers on NTDFirst point of contact for staff payroll queries
• Assist with biometric set up of any new profiles
• Maintain all records and files
• Produce monthly reports and returns and reconcile same

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in payroll administration.
• Experience using payroll software and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Previous experience working with multi-jurisdictional (European) payroll would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling sensitive documentation
• Clear and professional communication skills with the ability to engage with employees
• Knowledge of basic principles in Employment Legislation or statutory entitlements

MTM Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.