Payroll Specialist

Lex Consultancy Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and lifestyle benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Global organisation

Supportive environment

Job summary

Lex Consultancy Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage UK and ROI payrolls within a well-established international organisation. You will oversee weekly and monthly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery for employees and internal stakeholders.

The role requires in-house payroll experience in UK/ROI, strong Excel and data handling skills, and knowledge of payroll legislation. IPASS/CIPP desirable; Coins experience advantageous; effective collaboration with HR and

Qualifications

• In-house payroll experience in UK/ROI environments.
• Experience supporting end-to-end payroll processing.
• Knowledge of UK and/or ROI payroll legislation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong Excel and systems skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Payroll qualifications such as IPASS or CIPP desirable.
• Coins payroll system experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process UK and ROI payrolls, supporting the full payroll cycle.
• Input, validate and reconcile payroll data.
• Process salaries, overtime, bonuses and statutory payments.
• Complete manual payroll calculations where required.
• Support payroll reporting and payment file preparation.
• Process pension contributions and employee benefits.
• Respond to payroll and benefits-related queries.
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records.
• Assist with payroll audits and compliance checks.
• Ensure GDPR and data protection compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and Payroll teams.
• Support payroll system updates and process improvements.
• Contribute to improving payroll processes and efficiencies.
• Provide knowledge sharing to colleagues as needed.

Skills

UK payroll

ROI payroll

End-to-end payroll processing

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Analytical

English proficiency

Education

IPASS or CIPP desirable

Tools

Coins payroll system

Job description

Payroll Specialist – UK & ROI

Our client, a well-established international organisation, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with strong UK and/or ROI payroll experience to join their team.

The successful candidate will support the accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and providing a high-quality service to employees and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Process UK and ROI payrolls, supporting the full payroll cycle
• Input, validate and reconcile payroll data
• Process salaries, overtime, bonuses and statutory payments
• Complete manual payroll calculations where required
• Support payroll reporting and payment file preparation
• Process pension contributions, statutory deductions and employee benefits
• Respond to payroll and benefits-related queries
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records
• Assist with payroll audits and compliance checks
• Ensure GDPR and data protection requirements are met
• Work closely with HR, Finance and Payroll teams
• Support payroll system updates and process improvements
• Contribute to improving payroll processes and efficiencies
• Provide support and knowledge sharing to colleagues where required

Key Requirements

• Proven in-house payroll experience within a UK and/or ROI environment
• Experience supporting end-to-end payroll processing
• Good knowledge of UK and/or ROI payroll legislation
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines
• Strong Excel and general systems skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Payroll qualification such as IPASS or CIPP desirable
• Experience with Coins payroll system desirable
• Additional European payroll experience would be advantageous
• Proficient spoken and written English

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Career development opportunities
• Opportunity to join a well-established international organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment