Payroll Analyst (Part Time)

Ascension Executive Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascension Executive Recruitment is partnering with a growing organisation to recruit a Payroll Coordinator on a part-time basis (3 days per week) in Ireland. This role offers a clear path into payroll and HR, with hands-on exposure to payroll cycles and employee service.

You will support accurate payroll processing, maintain records, answer payroll queries, and assist with reporting. The team emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality and a collaborative approach; training will be provided to develop

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career in payroll.
• Strong numerical ability and comfort with data.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Positive, proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Process employee payroll accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain payroll records and keep employee information up to date.
• Respond to payroll queries in a professional manner.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Support payroll-related administration across the wider HR function.
• Develop knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and Revenue requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure accuracy, compliance and service delivery.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

Business/Payroll/Finance qualification

Tools

Europay payroll software

Job description

Build Your Career in Payroll with a Growing Organisation

Our client is seeking an organised, detail-oriented and motivated Payroll Coordinator to join their team on a part-time basis (3 days per week).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a rewarding career in payroll and HR. Whether you already have payroll experience or have developed transferable skills through administration, finance, accounts or a similar background, this role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience and develop specialist payroll expertise within a supportive and growing organisation.

Working alongside an experienced team, you will support payroll operations, assist employees with payroll-related queries and develop valuable knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and payroll best practices.

The Role

As Payroll Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the accurate and efficient processing of payroll while ensuring employees receive a professional and responsive service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure employee information is accurate and up to date.
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Support payroll-related administration across the wider HR function.
• Develop knowledge of Irish payroll legislation, Revenue requirements and statutory obligations.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and administrative efficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a high level of accuracy, compliance and service delivery.

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills & Attributes

• A genuine interest in developing a career in payroll.
• Strong numerical ability and confidence working with figures and data.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• A positive, proactive and collaborative approach.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in payroll, finance, accounts administration, HR administration or a related role.
• Exposure to payroll systems or payroll processing environments.
• Experience using Europay payroll software would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Relevant qualifications in business, payroll, finance or administration would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• A part-time position (3 days per week) offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career in payroll within a growing organisation.
• On-the-job training and support from experienced payroll professionals.
• Exposure to payroll and wider HR operations.
• The chance to contribute ideas and drive process improvements.
• A friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for learning, development and future career progression.