Payroll Specialist (6 Months)

Morgan McKinley; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is recruiting a Payroll Specialist for a 6-month temporary contract based in Dublin 15. You will manage end-to-end payroll for a large workforce across multiple sites, with hybrid work after onboarding.

The ideal candidate has proven high-volume payroll experience, accuracy under tight deadlines, and strong Excel and payroll system skills to deliver timely, compliant payroll for 700+ employees.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll experience within a high-volume environment.
• Independent payroll management with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, controls, and compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet tight payroll deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with Finance, HR, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll for approximately 700+ employees across multiple locations.
• Ensure all payroll calculations are completed accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Review timesheets, hours worked, overtime, deductions, absences, and payroll amendments.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, ensuring data integrity at all times.
• Investigate and resolve payroll-related queries from employees and management.
• Work closely with Finance, HR, and operational teams to ensure accurate payroll information is received and processed.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and support payroll reporting requirements.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with relevant legislation, company policies, and internal controls.
• Handle sensitive payroll information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

High-volume payroll

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Multi-site coordination

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Specialist (6-Month Temporary Contract)
Location: Dublin 15 / Free Parking
Contract: 6-Month Temporary Assignment
Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 pro-rata (DOE)

Hybrid arrangements will be accommodated after the inital onboarding / training period month.

Join a Busy, Established Business Where Your Expertise Will Make an Immediate Impact

We are partnering with a well-established, multi-site organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Specialist on a 6-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident payroll professional who can quickly integrate into a fast-paced environment, take ownership of payroll processes, and deliver accurate results.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high volume payroll environments, enjoys working to deadlines, and can confidently manage payroll operations for a large workforce spread across multiple locations.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll for approximately 700+ employees. The workforce includes a mixture of hourly-paid staff across multiple operational sites, making this a varied and engaging position requiring strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll for approximately 700+ employees across multiple locations.
• Ensure all payroll calculations are completed accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Review timesheets, hours worked, overtime, deductions, absences, and payroll amendments.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, ensuring data integrity at all times.
• Investigate and resolve payroll-related queries from employees and management.
• Work closely with Finance, HR, and operational teams to ensure accurate payroll information is received and processed.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and support payroll reporting requirements.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with relevant legislation, company policies, and internal controls.
• Handle sensitive payroll information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.

About You

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running from day one. The successful candidate will be adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in a changing business environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven payroll experience within a high-volume environment.
• Ability to independently manage payroll with minimal training or supervision.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident working to tight payroll deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across Finance, HR, and Operations teams.
• Flexible, proactive, and capable of adapting to changing business needs.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate opportunity to join a reputable and established organisation.
• Supportive finance team and collaborative working environment.
• Varied role with responsibility and autonomy.
• Valuable experience within a large, multi-site business.
• Competitive hourly rate/package depending on experience.