Payroll Administrator

Murphy; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday with option to buy 2

Discretionary annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare allowance

Life assurance & health screening

Retirement and wedding bonuses

Professional development

Retail discounts & gym memberships

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join our Finance team in Newbridge. You will support the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll, with a strong focus on Excel and data accuracy.

The role requires practical payroll experience, attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information in a high‑volume environment. Murphy offers a competitive benefits package and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills essential, with confidence in formulas and large data sets.
• Practical experience using Excel for data administration, reconciliation or reporting.
• Previous payroll, finance administration or data‑focused admin experience is desirable.
• Good numerical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly payroll processing including hours, overtime, allowances and deductions.
• Use Excel to prepare, review, reconcile and maintain payroll data.
• Maintain accurate employee records: starters, leavers, pay changes, annual leave & bank details.
• Process statutory deductions, pension contributions and benefits.

Skills

Excel

Payroll processing

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Tools

MegaPay

SAP

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to work with our Finance team in Newbridge.

Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place.

We are committed to fostering an engaging and collaborative work environment in which each person’s career is nurtured and developed. We focus on employee development, providing a culture of innovation and positive work-life balance.

Main Purpose of Role:

To support the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll. This is a hands‑on administrative role with a strong focus on Excel, data accuracy and payroll processing, working as part of the wider Payroll team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the processing of weekly payroll, including hours, overtime, allowances, bonuses and deductions.
• Use Excel extensively to prepare, review, reconcile and maintain payroll data.
• Work with large volumes of payroll information, checking data for accuracy and identifying discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including starters, leavers, pay changes, annual leave and bank details.
• Process statutory deductions, pension contributions and benefits.
• Assist with the preparation of payroll reports and statutory filings within required deadlines.
• Complete weekly payroll reconciliations and support month‑end and year‑end activities.
• Manage the payroll inbox and respond to employee queries in a timely manner.
• Assist with payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation.
• Liaise with Site Administrators and HR to ensure payroll changes are received before payroll cut‑off dates.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong Excel skills are essential, with confidence working with spreadsheets, formulas and large volumes of data.
• Practical experience using Excel for data administration, reconciliation or reporting.
• Previous experience in payroll, finance administration, accounts administration or a similar data‑focused administrative role is desirable.
• Good numerical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using payroll software such as MegaPay, SAP or similar would be advantageous.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work to strict weekly deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, tax and pension requirements is advantageous.
• IPASS qualification or an interest in developing a career in payroll is desirable.
• Experience in a high‑volume or multi‑site environment would be advantageous.

What you will get in return:

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra 2 days holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.