Payroll Officer

Unijobs; Carlow; Hybrid; EUR 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Temporary 3-month contract

Job summary

Unijobs on behalf of our client are recruiting for a Payroll Officer in Carlow. The position is to be filled ASAP with successful candidates to commence work immediately. The role is 35 hours per week with a hybrid option: 3 days on-site, 2 days work-from-home.

The assignment is a temporary 3-month contract. Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland and may require Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance prior to starting.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Qualification (Leaving Certificate) or equivalent.
• Experience in a busy payroll role.
• Knowledge of PAYE/PRSI and payroll regulations.
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with the PeopleXD HR & Payroll system.
• Knowledge of sick pay schemes, maternity leave, unpaid leave and other public sector pay arrangements.
• Familiar with high volume payroll processing.
• Strong numeracy, organisational and attention to detail.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Proven track record of meeting competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and review payroll changes within payroll deadlines.
• Administer PAYE Modernisation, including Revenue Payroll Notifications and submissions to Revenue.
• Ensure correct deductions and pension contributions are applied.
• Assist with Auto Enrolment pension processes and accurate record maintenance.
• Process ASC forms and documentation, ensuring accurate deductions.
• First point of contact for employees' payroll queries.
• Investigate and resolve routine payroll queries; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Reconcile payroll reports and ensure accuracy before processing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll legislation and procedures.

Skills

Payroll processing

PAYE/PRSI

High volume payroll

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Confidentiality

Deadline driven

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptable

Public sector payroll

Education

Leaving Certificate

Tools

PeopleXD HR & Payroll

Job description

Unijobs on behalf of our client are currently recruiting for a role of Payroll Officer in Carlow. The position is to be filled ASAP with any interested candidates to be available to commence work immediately. The working week will consist of 35 hours. The hourly rate of pay is €17.48 per hour. Role is Monday - Friday, 9-5pm. Hybrid option of 3 days on-site, 2 days WFH.

Temporary 3-month contract initially.

*Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland at the time of application. If this position is subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance. You will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role. *

Purpose of the Post

Temporary Contract. To provide assistance with monthly payroll process.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process and review payroll-related changes notified by Human Resources, ensuring all amendments are accurately recorded within payroll deadlines.
• Administer PAYE Modernisation processes, including the retrieval and application of Revenue Payroll Notifications (RPNs) and submission of payroll information to Revenue.
• Ensure statutory deductions (PAYE, PRSI, USC, ASC and pension contributions) and approved non-statutory deductions are correctly applied through payroll.
• Assist with the Auto Enrolment pension process and maintain accurate payroll records associated with enrolment requirements
• Process Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) forms, including ASC45 and ASC60 documentation, ensuring accurate deductions and record maintenance.
• First point of contact for employees' and pensioners' payroll queries, providing timely and professional assistance.
• Investigate and resolve routine payroll queries and escalates complex issues where appropriate.
• Reconcile payroll reports and conduct checks to ensure payroll accuracy prior to processing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, circulars, public sector payroll regulations and organisational procedures.
• Fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves, fellow staff and non- staff and co-operate with management in enabling the company to comply with legal obligations.

Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge:

• Level 5 Qualification, i.e. Leaving Certificate or equivalent examination.
• Experience of working in a busy payroll role.
• Level 5 Qualification, i.e. Leaving Certificate or equivalent examination.
• Experience of working in a busy payroll role.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, controls and tax regulations including PAYE and PRSI
• Familiarity with the PeopleXD HR & Payroll system
• Knowledge of sick pay schemes, maternity leave, unpaid leave and other public sector pay arrangements
• Familiar with high volume payroll processing
• Excellent numeracy skills, organisational skills and attention to detail
• Computer literate with a high level of proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Proven track record of successfully dealing with competing priorities and deadlines.
• An ability to work on own initiative and to work collaboratively with others.
• Self-motivated, organised and methodical with strong attention to detail.
• A positive, proactive solutions-focused approach to work.
• Flexible with an ability to adapt to changing requirements / priorities.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines in compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrates a strong orientation and commitment to meeting the needs of both internal and external customers.

Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer