Payroll Specialist

Sigmar Recruitment; South Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary €40k

IPASS training

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients in Ireland. You will verify attendance, apply deductions, and ensure compliance with Irish law, while supporting year-end processes and payroll reporting.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to diverse clients, and ongoing development including IPASS certification and Sage Payroll knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ payroll experience (practice environment preferred).
• IPASS qualification or equivalent desirable.
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction payroll advantageous.
• Strong understanding of Irish employment law and Revenue requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Verify time & attendance, overtime, leave, and statutory entitlements.
• Apply PAYE, USC, PRSI, pensions, benefits, and garnishments for gross-to-net calculations.
• Ensure payroll compliance with Irish legislation and Revenue requirements.
• Handle payroll queries and anomalies, providing clear explanations to clients.
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, journals, and reconciliations for client accountants.
• Support year-end processes and Revenue submissions.
• Maintain payroll systems (Sage Payroll) and data confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll experience

IPASS qualification

Multi-entity payroll

Irish employment law

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

Payroll Specialist

About Your New Employer

• Join a reputable and growing organisation with a strong presence in Ireland and a supportive team culture.
• Experience exposure to diverse clients, industries, and payroll processes.
• Opportunity to develop professionally in a company committed to continuous improvement and employee development.
• Can be based in Kells, South Dublin or Cavan with hybrid working.

About Your New Job

As the Payroll Specialist, you will:

• Accurately collect, validate, and process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Verify time & attendance, overtime, leave, and statutory entitlements.
• Apply PAYE, USC, PRSI, pensions, benefits, and garnishments for gross-to-net calculations.
• Ensure payroll compliance with Irish legislation, Revenue requirements, and sector-specific rules.
• Handle payroll queries and anomalies, providing clear explanations to clients.
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, journals, and perform reconciliations for client accountants.
• Support year-end processes, including P60 equivalents, balancing statements, and Revenue submissions.
• Participate in continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and updating SOPs.
• Maintain and update payroll systems (Sage Payroll).
• Reconcile payroll data with client finance teams.
• Manage statutory leave calculations (maternity, paternity, parental, sick pay).
• Prepare and file statutory returns (PAYE Modernisation submissions).
• Support payroll audits and compliance checks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and data security.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and best practices.

What Skills You Need

• 2-4 years' payroll experience (practice environment preferred).
• IPASS qualification or equivalent desirable.
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction payroll a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of Irish employment law and Revenue requirements.

What's on Offer

• €40,000 + Benefiits
• Opportunity for progression and further training (IPASS, industry certifications)
• Flexible working options and a supportive work environment