Payroll Specialist – Dublin | Accurate & Compliant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona is recruiting for a Payroll Officer to join our team based in Dublin City. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm.

Main duties include processing payroll accurately and within deadlines, reviewing inputs (hours, overtime, deductions, leave), and maintaining employee payroll records and tax details.

You will ensure compliance with PAYE, PRSI and USC, assist with year-end activities, respond to payroll queries, and support payroll audits and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a payroll environment.
• Knowledge of PAYE, PRSI and USC.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time-management skills with deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Experience using Sage Payroll and SAP or another payroll system is desirable.
• Payroll qualification or relevant payroll training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Review payroll inputs (hours worked, overtime, allowances, deductions, leave).
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and tax information.
• Process new starters, leavers and employee changes.
• Process PAYE, PRSI and USC deductions accurately.
• Complete payroll-related Revenue submissions within deadlines.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with legislation and requirements.
• Complete payroll checks and reconciliations to resolve discrepancies.
• Review payroll reports and prepare reports for management.
• Respond to payroll queries professionally and within agreed timescales.
• Escalate complex issues to Payroll Manager when appropriate.
• Assist with payroll year-end activities and statutory reporting.
• Support payroll audits and system improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection compliance.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR and Finance teams.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Microsoft Excel

Discretion/Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Payroll qualification or relevant payroll training

Tools

Sage Payroll

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Apleona is recruiting for a Payroll Officer to join our team based in Dublin City. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm.

Main duties include processing payroll accurately and within deadlines, reviewing inputs (hours, overtime, deductions, leave), and maintaining employee payroll records and tax details.

You will ensure compliance with PAYE, PRSI and USC, assist with year-end activities, respond to payroll queries, and support payroll audits and system improvements.