Payroll Specialist - Hybrid

Cpl Group; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a hybrid payroll team in Ireland. The role focuses on processing payroll across frequencies, ensuring compliance with PAYE/PRSI/USC, and delivering accurate reports to clients and providers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ payroll experience, IPASS qualification preferred, and strong Excel/Office skills. The role offers 2–3 days in-office with the balance remote and a salary of roughly €40k–€50k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ payroll processing experience, ideally within a bureau or shared services.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation including PAYE, PRSI, and USC.
• IPASS qualification or other accounting qualification desirable.
• Experience using payroll software packages; Megapay and Sage exposure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of payroll clients across varying pay frequencies.
• Process, reconcile, and deliver payroll reports to clients and third-party providers.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory payroll obligations, including PAYE, PRSI, and USC requirements.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, including pension and general ledger reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll submissions, reconciliations, and payments through ROS.
• Prepare and submit CSO returns.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related client queries and deliver high customer service.
• Support team members with payroll reviews and audits.
• Identify and support continuous improvements in payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

IPASS qualification

Tools

Megapay

Sage

Job description

Payroll Specialist - Hybrid

Our client, a well-established and growing organisation, is seeking an experienced Payroll Executive to join their busy payroll function. This opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have strong payroll processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and a professional, customer-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of payroll clients across varying pay frequencies.
• Process, reconcile, and deliver payroll reports to clients and relevant third-party providers.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory payroll obligations, including PAYE, PRSI, and USC requirements.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, including pension and general ledger reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll submissions, reconciliations, and payments through Revenue Online Services (ROS).
• Prepare and submit Central Statistics Office (CSO) returns.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related client queries, delivering a high standard of customer service.
• Support team members with payroll reviews, backup processing, and other operational requirements.
• Assist with internal reporting, monthly metrics, and payroll audits.
• Identify and support continuous improvements in payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection, audit, and risk management standards.
• Participate in additional payroll and departmental projects as required.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ payroll processing experience, ideally within a bureau or shared services environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and payroll processing practices, including PAYE, PRSI, and USC.
• IPASS qualification or other relevant accounting qualification desirable.
• Experience using payroll software packages; exposure to Megapay and Sage would be advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork.

This role will be a hybrid position with 2-3 days office based & the balance working from home/remote.

Salary will depend on candidate experience but could range between 40-50k + benefits.