Payroll Specialist: Excel-Driven, Data-Focused Admin

Murphy; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday with option to buy 2

Discretionary annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare allowance

Life assurance & health screening

Retirement and wedding bonuses

Professional development

Retail discounts & gym memberships

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join our Finance team in Newbridge. You will support the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll, with a strong focus on Excel and data accuracy.

The role requires practical payroll experience, attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information in a high‑volume environment. Murphy offers a competitive benefits package and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills essential, with confidence in formulas and large data sets.
• Practical experience using Excel for data administration, reconciliation or reporting.
• Previous payroll, finance administration or data‑focused admin experience is desirable.
• Good numerical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly payroll processing including hours, overtime, allowances and deductions.
• Use Excel to prepare, review, reconcile and maintain payroll data.
• Maintain accurate employee records: starters, leavers, pay changes, annual leave & bank details.
• Process statutory deductions, pension contributions and benefits.

Skills

Excel

Payroll processing

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Tools

MegaPay

SAP

Job description

Murphy is recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join our Finance team in Newbridge. You will support the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll, with a strong focus on Excel and data accuracy.

The role requires practical payroll experience, attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information in a high‑volume environment. Murphy offers a competitive benefits package and career development opportunities.