Payroll Specialist

Excel Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Company pension scheme

Employee benefits programme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A well-established international organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage weekly and monthly payrolls across the UK and ROI. You will work with Finance, HR and stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll delivery while driving process improvements.

The role offers a hybrid working model, exposure to cross-border payroll operations, and opportunities for ongoing professional development within a growing company.

Qualifications

• IPASS/CIPP or equivalent payroll qualification.
• Proven experience processing UK and ROI payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Experience with payroll audits and compliance activities.
• Exposure to additional European payrolls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly and monthly payroll processing for UK and ROI.
• Maintain and validate payroll data and employee records.
• Process salaries, overtime, bonuses, statutory payments, and deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with reconciliations.
• Administer pension contributions and employee benefits.
• Handle payroll queries from staff and stakeholders.
• Support payroll audits and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Identify process improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

UK & ROI payroll

Payroll legislation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

IPASS/CIPP

Tools

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Payroll Specialist | UK & ROI Payroll | International Organisation | Hybrid

Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist with strong UK and ROI payroll expertise looking for a role where you can make a real impact? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international organisation and take ownership of payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions. Working closely with Finance, HR, and key business stakeholders, you'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate payroll delivery while contributing to ongoing process improvements within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established international organisation with operations across several European markets. With a strong track record of growth, continued investment in technology and people, and a commitment to operational excellence, they offer employees the opportunity to build long-term careers within a professional and supportive environment. This role sits within a busy payroll function that supports a diverse workforce and plays a key part in the wider success of the business.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitve DOE
• Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Employee benefits programme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing international organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Location

• West Dublin

Duties

• Manage weekly and monthly payroll processing for employees across the UK and Republic of Ireland
• Support the end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Maintain and validate payroll data, employee records, and system updates
• Process salaries, overtime, bonuses, statutory payments, and payroll deductions
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with payment reconciliations
• Administer pension contributions and employee benefit schemes
• Act as a key point of contact for payroll and benefits-related queries
• Support payroll audits and internal compliance reviews
• Ensure adherence to payroll legislation, GDPR requirements, and company policies
• Partner with HR, Finance, and operational teams to resolve payroll issues efficiently
• Identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes and improve operational efficiency
• Contribute to system improvements and best-practice initiatives within the payroll function

Requirements & Desirable Experience

• IPASS, CIPP, or equivalent payroll qualification
• Proven experience processing UK and ROI payrolls
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory requirements
• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and payroll deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management experience
• Experience using payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Previous involvement in payroll audits and compliance activities
• Exposure to additional European payrolls would be an advantage

This role offers valuable experience within a fast-paced international payroll environment, providing exposure to UK and ROI payroll operations, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement initiatives.