Payroll Assistant Manager

Katie Garvey; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Work-from-anywhere policy

Birthday leave

Career progression opportunities

Training and development programmes

Job summary

GPC Finance in Cork is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Payroll Services to join our growing payroll team. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will oversee payroll delivery for a diverse client portfolio and help develop the team and processes.

This role blends technical payroll expertise with people management, client relationship management, and process improvement to ensure service excellence.

Qualifications

• IPASS qualification or equivalent payroll qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience processing Irish payrolls in multi-client environments.
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and Revenue requirements.
• Experience with Sage Micropay, MegaPay or similar payroll software.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee accurate and timely delivery of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for a diverse client portfolio.
• Lead, mentor, and support Payroll Executives to maintain high performance and service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as primary escalation for payroll queries.
• Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with payroll legislation, and support process improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

People leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Independent working

Advanced Excel

Education

IPASS Certified Payroll Technician

Tools

Sage Micropay

MegaPay

Job description

A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Payroll Services to join its growing payroll team in Cork.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious payroll professional to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and client-focused environment. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will oversee payroll delivery for a diverse client portfolio while supporting team development, operational efficiency, and service excellence.

The role combines technical payroll expertise, people management, client relationship management, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the accurate and timely delivery of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for a diverse client portfolio.
• Lead, mentor, and support Payroll Executives, ensuring high standards of performance and service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary escalation point for payroll-related queries and issues.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, improving processes, and supporting payroll projects and system enhancements.

Requirements

• IPASS Certified Payroll Technician qualification or equivalent Payroll qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience processing Irish payrolls within a payroll bureau, outsourced payroll environment, or similar multi-client setting.
• Strong understanding of Irish payroll legislation and Revenue requirements.
• Experience using payroll software such as Sage Micropay, MegaPay, or similar.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary package €55,000 – €60,000
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Work-from-anywhere policy.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development programmes.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active social and team engagement programme.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Early finish on Fridays throughout the year.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.