Payroll Technician - 1 Year Contract (South Galway)

Morgan McKinley; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing package

Pension & life assurance

VDU eye care

EAP counselling 24/7

Generous paid leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Taxsaver commuter

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract in South Galway. The role is hybrid, combining onsite days with remote work, and covers end-to-end payroll cycles with strict accuracy and compliance with Irish Revenue guidelines.

You will manage ROS filings, PAYE/PRSI/USC/LPT, and BIK calculations while maintaining records, resolving queries, and supporting audits and reporting. IPASS certification and 2–4+ years of payroll experience are essential.

Qualifications

• IPASS certification required.
• 2-4+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience in Ireland.
• Solid understanding of Irish tax legislation and Revenue updates.
• Experience with ROS filings, PAYE, PRSI, USC, LPT and BIK calculations.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End payroll processing within deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with Irish tax legislation and ROS filings.
• Maintain payroll records, attendance inputs, and leave tracking.
• Resolve payroll, tax and deduction queries promptly.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting and audits.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and Management to align payroll with policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Interpersonal communication

Education

IPASS certification

Tools

Megapay

Sage MicroPay

Core HR

MS Excel

Job description

Payroll Specialist (1-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

• Competitive (Highly Negotiable DOE) + Comprehensive Benefits
• South Galway (Hybrid)
• 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract, Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a 1-year fixed-term contract based in South Galway.

This role offers a hybrid working schedule, giving you the flexibility to balance remote work with collaborative onsite days in South Galway. You will oversee end-to-end processing across weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payrolls, ensuring total numerical accuracy, strict statutory compliance with Revenue guidelines, and seamless operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Processing: Manage the full payroll life cycle accurately and within strict deadlines.

• Compliance & Statutory Filings: Ensure full compliance with Irish tax legislation, handling Revenue Online Service (ROS) filings, PAYE, PRSI, USC, LPT, and benefit-in-kind (BIK) calculations.

• System & Data Management: Maintain employee payroll records, time & attendance inputs, and leave tracking.

• Query Resolution: Serve as the main point of contact to resolve employee payroll, tax, and deductions queries promptly.

• Reporting & Auditing: Perform regular reconciliations, generate month-end/year-end reporting, and support internal and external audits.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HR, Finance, and Management teams to align payroll processing with organizational policies.

Requirements

• Qualifications: IPASS certification required (Certified Payroll Technician / IPASS qualification).

• Experience: Minimum 2-4+ years of hands-on, end-to-end payroll processing experience in Ireland.

• Software Skills: Proficiency with mainstream payroll systems (e.g., Megapay, Sage MicroPay, Core HR) and advanced working knowledge of MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).

• Tax Knowledge: Solid understanding of Irish statutory legislation, tax structures, and Revenue updates.

• Work Pattern: Ability to work a hybrid schedule with on-site presence in South Galway.

• Key Attributes: High attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits Package

• Health & Financial Wellbeing: Award-winning Defined Contribution pension with life assurance, health insurance advisory with annual screenings, VDU eye care, and 24/7 EAP counselling support.

• Family & Paid Leave: Generous paid leave including full pay for Maternity (26 weeks), Paternity (2 weeks), and Parents Leave (7 weeks), plus Marriage Leave, Study Leave, and Career Break options.

• Perks & Everyday Savings: Access to an employee rewards platform for retail and lifestyle discounts, alongside savings via the Cycle to Work and Taxsaver commuter schemes.

• Professional Development: Financial support for job-related further education and fully covered professional body memberships and subscriptions.