Payroll Specialist

Grant Thornton Corporate Finance Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Corporate Finance Ltd in Dublin is hiring a Payroll Specialist/Administrator for our Outsourced Payroll Team. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll operations, providing technical payroll support within the tax function, and maintaining high compliance and client service standards.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple client deadlines, possess strong knowledge of PAYE, BIK and PRSI, and be proficient with ROS and EFT processes, along with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience in a payroll bureau or similar environment.
• 3+ years in a payroll role with attention to deadlines.
• IPASS qualification is preferable.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, BIK and PRSI.
• Familiar with ROS and EFT processes.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Good interpersonal skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls for multiple clients weekly, fortnightly and monthly.
• Coordinate preparation of payroll data for staff.
• Produce payroll runs and relevant documentation and records.
• Address day-to-day payroll client queries and benefit issues with designated contact.
• Handle additional payroll duties as required.
• Act as subject matter expert on payroll tax within Employment Tax Team.

Skills

Payroll experience

3+ years experience

IPASS qualification

PAYE & BIK & PRSI

ROS & EFT processes

MS Office Excel

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

AI for deadlines

Tools

Quantum

EuropayX

Sage Micropay

Job description

Job Description

Payroll Specialist/ Administrator We are looking to hire for our Outsourced Payroll Team in Grant Thornton at payroll specialist/ administrator level. This is an excellent opportunity to join our fast growing payroll team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will be able to work to tight deadlines and be the point of contact for numerous clients. The successful candidates will manage end-to-end payroll operations, provide technical payroll expertise within the tax function, and ensure the highest standards of compliance, accuracy, and client service. These positions require strong technical knowledge, people management skills, leadership capability, and the ability to manage multiple client deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• processing of payrolls for a number of clients - weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls
• co-ordination of preparation of payroll data for all staff
• production of payroll runs, including all relevant documentation, and statutory records
• dealing with day to day queries on client payrolls and benefit related issues through our designated client contact
• other such duties in connection with payroll issues as may arise from time to time
• act as subject matter expert on payroll tax matters within the Employment Tax Team

Skills and attributes

• previous payroll experience with a payroll bureau, ideally with Quantum, EuropayX and Sage Micropay
• 3+ years' experience in a similar position
• IPASS Qualification preferable
• a detailed knowledge of PAYE (including BIK) and PRSI
• familiarity with ROS and EFT processes
• experience in MS Office, Excel
• curious about AI ability to meet tight deadlines consistently, and to take ownership of role
• good interpersonal skills
• high level of initiative with excellent attention to detail and a sense of responsibility