Payroll Specialist

PE Global (UK); Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a global function in Ireland. You will deliver payroll via HCM and payroll systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across possibly multiple payrolls.

Key duties include process improvements, statutory reporting, stakeholder liaison, and supporting payroll projects. Strong Excel and payroll software experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands‑on payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of insurance and taxation schemes.
• Process improvement mindset with automation awareness.
• Experience in a large organization.
• Proficiency with payroll software such as ADP or Workday.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and employees.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver process improvements, including automation when possible.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with senior managers on HR policy impacts for payroll.
• Coordinate workloads to handle peak processing periods.
• Maintain compliance with processes and legislation to minimise losses.
• Maintain payroll accuracy through effective controls and KPIs.
• Provide support and input on payroll related projects.
• Assist audits and finance queries as needed.
• Maintain and update payroll policies, procedures and knowledge articles.
• Minimise losses by timely processing of leavers and payments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Insurance & tax knowledge

Process improvement

Large organization experience

Payroll software (ADP/Workday)

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Working under pressure

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Payroll tools

Job description

Summary

Reporting to the Global Payroll Manager, in concert with other team members, responsible for delivering payroll using computerised HCM and Payroll systems running typically more than one payroll. Will ensure that the standards of accuracy and the timing requirements of the payroll(s) are met.

Duties

• Identifying and delivering process improvement, including where appropriate, automation using currently available automation tools
• Ensuring adherence to statutory reporting requirements
• Liaising with senior managers in relation to the impact on the payroll function of HR policies and procedures
• Coordinating, together with other team members, workloads to cope with peak processing requirements
• Ensuring compliance with Processes and Legislation and works to minimise financial loss for the business through effective and timely processing
• Maintaining Payroll Accuracy through execution of effective payroll controls and in line with agreed Key performance Indicators
• Providing Support and Input on Payroll Related Projects
• Assisting with audits and finance queries
• Maintaining, updating and helping create relevant Payroll policies, procedures, forms and knowledge articles as and when required
• Minimising loss from the business by enacting timely processing of leavers and payments

Essential Skills/Experience

• 5 years of experience in hands on payroll associated duties
• Strong understanding of insurance and taxation schemes
• Process improvement mindset
• Experience working in a large organization
• Proficiency in payroll processing software (e.g. ADP, Workday)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and employees
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Educated to degree level
• Experience operating across multiple countries
• Professional finance or payroll qualificationAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other payroll-related tools
• Experience with utilising automation tools, AI or machine learning

Visa and sponsorship note

***Please note our client cannot assist with any Visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct Visa to live and work in Ireland***