Senior Hybrid Dublin Payroll Team Lead

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins is seeking a Payroll Team Manager in Dublin (Hybrid) to lead and develop the payroll function within the organisation. You will be responsible for delivering accurate payroll across multiple employee groups and guiding a small team to ensure compliance and timeliness.

The role requires strong Irish payroll experience, with UK payroll knowledge considered an advantage. A proven track record in process improvements and stakeholder management is essential for long-term progression

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in payroll processing or payroll operations.
• Strong hands-on Irish payroll experience; UK payroll knowledge advantageous.
• IPASS, CIPP or similar payroll qualification preferred.
• Experience reviewing payroll work, mentoring colleagues or leading a team.
• Experience contributing to payroll process improvements or systems enhancements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll delivery across multiple employee groups.
• Review payroll calculations, adjustments and employee information for accuracy and compliance.
• Take ownership of complex payroll queries and resolve issues promptly.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, statutory payments, pensions and deductions.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to payroll team members.
• Support development and maintenance of effective payroll controls and procedures.
• Work closely with HR, Finance and other stakeholders on payroll matters.
• Prepare and review payroll reports, management information and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting and efficiencies.
• Contribute to payroll systems enhancements and wider business improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Irish payroll knowledge

UK payroll knowledge

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

IPASS, CIPP or similar payroll qualification

Job description

Darwin Hawkins is seeking a Payroll Team Manager in Dublin (Hybrid) to lead and develop the payroll function within the organisation. You will be responsible for delivering accurate payroll across multiple employee groups and guiding a small team to ensure compliance and timeliness.

The role requires strong Irish payroll experience, with UK payroll knowledge considered an advantage. A proven track record in process improvements and stakeholder management is essential for long-term progression