Payroll Specialist

Sanderson Recruitment (Ireland) Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Recruitment (Ireland) Limited is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a busy payroll team supporting employees across Ireland and the UK. The hybrid role is based in Dublin and focuses on accurate weekly and monthly payroll processing, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and timely deliveries to staff and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have experience processing Irish and UK payrolls, IPASS or CIPP qualification, and strong attention to detail, organisational

Qualifications

• Experience processing Irish payrolls and UK payrolls.
• IPASS or CIPP qualification is required or essential.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with payroll systems and payroll reporting.
• Knowledge of additional European payrolls is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls for Ireland and the UK.
• Support end-to-end payroll process with accuracy and timeliness.
• Input, validate and reconcile payroll data.
• Perform manual payroll calculations when required.
• Process salaries, overtime, bonuses and statutory payments.
• Assist with payroll reporting and payment file preparation.
• Ensure compliance with UK and Irish payroll legislation and pension requirements.
• Administer employee benefits in line with policies.
• Respond to payroll and benefits related queries and escalate as needed.
• Manage employee data within payroll systems and maintain records.

Skills

Irish UK payroll

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Stakeholder management

Payroll systems

Payroll reporting

Education

IPASS or CIPP certification

European payroll knowledge (advantage)

Tools

Payroll software systems

Job description

Sanderson are partnering with a leading construction and engineering group to recruit for a Payroll Specialist, to join a busy payroll team supporting employees across Ireland and the UK. This position has a hybrid working model in Dublin. This role will focus on the accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation while delivering a high standard of service to employees and key stakeholders. The position would suit a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and has strong attention to detail. Knowledge of both UK and Irish payrolls is essential. Experience supporting additional European payrolls would be a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing Process weekly and monthly payrolls for employees across Ireland and the UK.
• Support the end to end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Input, validate and reconcile payroll data.
• Perform manual payroll calculations where required.
• Process salaries, overtime, bonuses and statutory payments.
• Assist with payroll reporting and payment file preparation.
• Ensure compliance with UK and Irish payroll legislation, statutory obligations and pension requirements.
• Benefits Administration Process pension contributions and statutory deductions.
• Administer employee benefits in line with company policies.
• Respond to payroll and benefits related queries.
• Escalate complex issues where appropriate.
• Systems and Payroll Administration Manage employee data within payroll systems.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Support payroll system enhancements and process improvements.
• Work with internal teams to ensure payroll systems are operating effectively.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience processing Irish payrolls and UK Payrolls
• A payroll qualification such as IPASS or CIPP.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with payroll systems and payroll reporting.
• Knowledge of additional European payrolls would be advantageous.