Payroll Manager

Total Talent Solutions; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Talent Solutions in Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations with strong leadership and technical expertise.

You will ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, manage the payroll team, meet statutory deadlines, and drive process improvements while safeguarding confidential employee data.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience with leadership responsibility.
• IPASS or equivalent payroll qualification.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and compliance.
• Proven experience managing payroll teams and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience with payroll systems and process improvement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead and develop payroll team, providing guidance and performance management.
• Meet statutory reporting and filing deadlines including taxes.
• Escalate complex payroll issues and queries.
• Review outputs for data integrity and accuracy.
• Maintain and enhance payroll systems, controls, and processes.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of payroll data.
• Prepare payroll reports for management; monitor metrics.
• Support audits and payroll compliance with requirements.
• Participate in payroll projects such as system implementations/upgrades.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Payroll qualification (IPASS)

Job description

Payroll Manager (60687) Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR45000 - EUR55000 per annum

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery. This role requires strong leadership capability, technical payroll expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high standards of service delivery while driving continuous improvement across payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation.

Manage and support payroll team members, providing guidance, training, and performance management.

Ensure all statutory reporting and filing deadlines are met, including payroll taxes and regulatory submissions.

Act as the escalation point for complex payroll issues and queries.

Review and approve payroll outputs, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

Maintain and enhance payroll systems, controls, and processes.

Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive payroll information.

Monitor payroll metrics and prepare reports for management as required.

Support audits and ensure payroll compliance with internal and external requirements.

Participate in payroll-related projects including system implementations and upgrades.

Requirements

5+ years ’ payroll experience, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.

Relevant payroll qualification (e.g. IPASS) is essential.

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and compliance requirements.

Proven experience managing payroll teams and delivering high-quality outputs.

Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Experience with payroll systems and process improvement initiatives.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.