Payroll Specialist

NRL; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL in Dublin, Ireland seeks an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for UK and ROI employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role focuses on data integrity and supporting internal teams, with on-site work in Dublin.

The successful candidate will have strong Excel skills, knowledge of UK/ROI payroll legislation, and a payroll qualification (IPASS or CIPP) to ensure timely, compliant payroll processing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UK/ROI payroll processing.
• In-depth knowledge of UK and ROI payroll legislation.
• Strong Excel and payroll systems skills.
• Payroll qualification such as IPASS or CIPP.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for UK and ROI employees.
• Validate and reconcile payroll data with accuracy.
• Process salaries, overtime, and statutory payments.
• Prepare BACS files and payroll reports.
• Ensure compliance with UK/ROI payroll laws and GDPR.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in HR systems.
• Assist with payroll audits and data integrity checks.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK payroll

ROI payroll

Excel

Payroll systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

IPASS or CIPP certification

Tools

Coins payroll

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a leading organisation based in Dublin, Ireland. This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll knowledge who thrives on accuracy and compliance. You’ll play a key role in managing UK and ROI payroll processes while ensuring data integrity and supporting internal teams.

Location and Working Pattern: Dublin, Ireland - On Site

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established organisation with operations across Ireland and the UK, committed to delivering high-quality services across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for UK and ROI employees.
• Validate, input and reconcile payroll data with accuracy.
• Process salaries, overtime, bonuses, and statutory payments.
• Prepare BACS files and deliver payroll reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK and ROI payroll legislation and statutory obligations.
• Administer employee benefits and pension contributions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records in relevant systems.
• Assist with payroll audits and support GDPR compliance processes.

Must-have Requirements

• Proven experience in payroll processing for UK and/or ROI.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation in these jurisdictions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and payroll systems experience.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication ability, both verbal and written.
• Payroll qualification, such as IPASS or CIPP certification.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Familiarity with additional European payrolls.
• Experience using Coins payroll system.
• Analytical and problem-solving strengths.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.