Payroll Administrator — Excel‑Driven, Multi‑Site Pay

Murphy; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Maternity/paternity pay

Professional development

Other Murphy benefits

Job summary

Murphy, based in Newbridge, Ireland, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the Finance team. The role focuses on accurate weekly payroll processing with strong Excel data skills and paying close attention to details.

You will work with large volumes of payroll data, maintain employee records, manage deductions and benefits, and liaise with HR to ensure deadlines are met. Murphy offers a range of benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills with formulas and large data sets.
• Experience with payroll data administration, reconciliation or reporting.
• Prior payroll, finance or accounts administration experience is desirable.
• Good numerical skills with high accuracy.
• IPASS interest or qualification is advantageous.

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.

Skills

Excel

Data accuracy

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Communication

Education

IPASS qualification or interest in payroll

Tools

MegaPay

SAP

Job description

Murphy, based in Newbridge, Ireland, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the Finance team. The role focuses on accurate weekly payroll processing with strong Excel data skills and paying close attention to details.

You will work with large volumes of payroll data, maintain employee records, manage deductions and benefits, and liaise with HR to ensure deadlines are met. Murphy offers a range of benefits and development opportunities.