Payroll Officer

Unijobs; Carlow; Hybride; EUR 31 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work

Résumé du poste

Unijobs on behalf of our client is recruiting a Payroll Officer in Carlow on a temporary 3-month contract. The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with a hybrid option: 3 days on-site, 2 days working from home.

You will process monthly payroll changes, administer PAYE Modernisation, ensure statutory deductions, assist with Auto Enrolment pension and handle payroll queries with accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Qualification (Leaving Certificate or equivalent) required.
• Experience in a busy payroll role essential.
• Knowledge of PAYE, PRSI, USC and pension deductions.

Responsabilités

• Process payroll changes and amendments within deadlines.
• Administer PAYE Modernisation and Revenue submissions.
• Ensure statutory deductions and pension contributions are correctly applied.

Connaissances

Payroll processing

PAYE/PRSI

Excel

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Confidentiality

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Formation

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Outils

PeopleXD HR & Payroll

Description du poste

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 investigate 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:

Each candidate and every person holding the office must have;

• 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