Payroll Specialist - 600+ Staff, Modern Office Perks

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking facilities

Free fruits and coffee at office

20 days holidays

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is assisting a West Dublin client in recruiting a Payroll Administrator to support payroll for 600+ employees across ROI. The role focuses on accurate fortnightly payroll processing, pension deductions, and compliance with Irish payroll regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ ROI payroll experience, strong numerical and interpersonal skills, and familiarity with BrightPay. Excellent communication and organisational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ payroll processing experience for ROI (UK experience advantageous).
• Experience with BrightPay is preferred.
• Strong numerical skills and accuracy, with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Irish employment law and GDPR.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient English, both written and spoken.
• Salary range €40,000–€42,500 depending on experience.
• Modern office with parking facilities.
• 20 days annual leave.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fortnightly payroll for 600+ employees and liaise with management.
• Calculate holiday pay for hourly staff and sick pay per SSP rules.
• Manage annual leave, pension deductions and related reporting.
• Process new hires, terminations, salary changes, transfers and promotions.
• Prepare payroll reports for Financial Controller and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with payroll timetables and GDPR requirements.
• Handle payroll queries from employees promptly.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

English proficiency

Irish employment law knowledge

Tools

BrightPay

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Job description

Brightwater Recruitment is assisting a West Dublin client in recruiting a Payroll Administrator to support payroll for 600+ employees across ROI. The role focuses on accurate fortnightly payroll processing, pension deductions, and compliance with Irish payroll regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ ROI payroll experience, strong numerical and interpersonal skills, and familiarity with BrightPay. Excellent communication and organisational abilities are essential.