Payroll Officer

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Cork
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Payroll
  • Industry

    Charities & Not For Profit
  • Pay

    €48,000 - €62,000 (Dependent on experience)

Payroll Officer | Permnanet, Full-time, 35 hour week | Cork

Your new company

You will be joining a large, long‑established not‑for‑profit organisation that provides essential disability and social‑care services. Known for its strong values, supportive culture and commitment to dignity, rights and inclusion, the organisation operates within a highly regulated public‑sector framework and offers excellent stability, structured training, and a collaborative working environment.

Your new role

  • Deliver an accurate, efficient fortnightly payroll in line with statutory requirements, internal policies, National Financial Regulations and audit standards.
  • Maintain and update payroll systems, salary scales, PRSI rates, payroll codes and relevant payroll tables.
  • Ensure full compliance with Revenue, DSP, Payment of Wages legislation and payroll modernisation requirements.
  • Process new starters, terminations, pensioners, deductions, tax credits, benefits, pension contributions and statutory leave payments.
  • Monitor and integrate DSP payments (Illness Benefit, Maternity, Paternity, etc.).
  • Prepare payroll reports, KPIs, CSO/HSE/statutory returns, year‑end reports and financial data for management.
  • Provide guidance and training to managers and admin teams on timesheet preparation and payroll inputs.
  • Respond to employee payroll queries, prepare certificates of income, complete DSP forms, and liaise with HR, Finance, Pension Shared Services and external stakeholders.
  • Support audits and implement audit recommendations.
  • Participate in payroll process improvements, automation, system enhancements and national payroll projects.
  • Maintain accurate and secure payroll records in accordance with compliance and data‑protection requirements.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement, change management and high‑quality service delivery.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Minimum 3 years’ professional payroll processing experience in a medium or large organisation.
  • Level 6+ qualification in Payroll, Accountancy, Business, Commerce, or equivalent
    Or IPASS Certificate in Payroll Techniques / IPASS Professional Payroll Manager.
  • Strong IT skills with competence in payroll software, MS Word and particularly Excel.
  • Excellent numeracy, analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational abilities with capacity to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently with a high degree of responsibility, ownership and accountability.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English.
  • Ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
  • Appreciation of the needs and rights of people with intellectual disabilities.
Desirable:
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Full clean Class B driving licence
  • Knowledge of services within the disability sector

What you'll get in return

  • 35 hour week
  • Free on-site parking
  • Permanent, full‑time role with strong job security
  • Generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement
  • Pension scheme (in line with employer arrangements)


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Karen Rodrigues at 0860111276.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


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