Payroll Assistant

Walsh Waste Limited; Oranmore; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Waste & Recycling in Oranmore is seeking a Payroll & HR Administrator who is highly organised and detail oriented to join our team. You will manage payroll processes, maintain employee records, and support payroll compliance and HR administration.

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working with HR, you will handle weekly payroll for about 90 employees, respond to payroll queries, liaise with external providers and contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 90 employees, ensuring all payroll information is accurate, compliant and delivered on schedule.
• Manage payroll changes including new starters, leavers, salary adjustments, overtime, pension contributions and deductions.
• Maintain payroll and employee records in accordance with statutory requirements and company policies.
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a professional, confidential and timely manner.
• Liaise with external payroll providers, assist with payroll reporting, audits, budgeting, forecasting,and support continuous process improvements.

Job description

Walsh Waste & Recycling is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll & HR Administrator to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, compliant and efficient payroll administration.

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with HR, you will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting payroll compliance, reporting and HR administration activities across the business.

About The Role

As Payroll and HR Administrator, you will be responsible for managing payroll processes, maintaining employee records, supporting compliance requirements and providing support to employees and management.

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 90 employees, ensuring all payroll information is accurate, compliant and delivered on schedule.
• Manage payroll changes including new starters, leavers, salary adjustments, overtime, pension contributions and deductions.
• Maintain payroll and employee records in accordance with statutory requirements and company policies.
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a professional, confidential and timely manner.
• Liaise with external payroll providers, assist with payroll reporting, audits, budgeting, forecasting,and support continuous process improvements.

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

Guided by our mission to grow sustainably and equitably, we are committed to delivering innovative, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective services. We continuously invest in our people, embrace cutting-edge technologies, and promote a circular economy through waste reduction, reuse, and recycling—while maintaining exceptional customer care.

Sustainability Highlights

• Achieved a 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions.
• Improved collection route efficiency by 20%.
• Transitioning our entire fleet of cars and vans to Electric Vehicles.
• Committed to planting 50,000 trees to offset operational emissions.
• Purchasing 100% renewable electricity for our operations.
• Expanding our renewable energy capacity with solar panels on office rooftops.

We strive to be recognised not only for our reliability and flexibility but also as a leader in sustainable waste management. Our goal is to set the standard in the industry through forward-thinking solutions that benefit our employees, our customers, and the environment.

Company Culture

At Walsh Waste & Recycling, the company fosters a welcoming and friendly culture where staff members from diverse backgrounds collaborate to deliver high-quality customer service. The company invests in continuous employee development and training to maintain these standards. Based in Oranmore, all company departments operate from the same site, which is close to local amenities and only a 2-minute drive from the M6 motorway. Whether in the office, yard, garage, or on the road, Walsh Waste & Recycling ensures staff have the best equipment to perform their jobs effectively. The vehicle fleet is regularly upgraded and well-maintained in the on‑site garage, and the office spaces are newly refurbished with modern equipment and energy efficiencies to reduce environmental impact.

Company Benefits

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.
• Social Events – Christmas, Summer BBQ, Sports.
• Discounted rates on skip hire.
• Increase Annual Bonus based on length of service.
• Increase Annual Leave based on length of service.

Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Employee discounts, Referral bonus, Long service recognition, Social Opportunities, Progression opportunities, Long service awards

Salary

Not disclosed