Senior Payroll Specialist
JOB_53982681127441Job type
PermanentLocation
CorkWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
€42,000 - €55,000 (Negotiable DOE)
Senior Payroll Specialist with exposure to high-volume payroll operations – Cork | Full onsite
Your new company
Your new role
An organised & detail-oriented payroll professional to Process Weekly, 2-weekly, 4-Weekly, Monthly Payroll Operations within Ireland. The role partners closely with Finance, HR, and external payroll providers to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing and employee payments.
- Manage and process payroll across different entities.
- Prepare, validate, and submit payroll data to external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy and timely payroll sign-off.
- Maintain payroll records and ensure accurate payroll disbursements, employee payments, and responses to payroll-related queries.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, tax requirements, SOX controls, and audit standards across all payroll activities.
- Support month-end close activities and resolve internal and external audit matters in a timely manner.
- Build effective working relationships with Finance, HR, Payroll Partners, and third-party providers to ensure smooth payroll operations.
- Proactively manage workloads, meet payroll deadlines, and stay updated on local payroll legislation and regulatory changes.
What you'll need to succeed
- IPASS or other accounting qualification preferred
- 3–5+ years’ experience in high-volume payroll
- Proven experience working across multiple entities and payrolls
- Experience with Sage, Thesaurus, Collsoft or similar systems is an advantage.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, and Time & Attendance (T&A) systems
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, building strong cross-functional relationships internally and externally
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to manage priorities and deadlines effectively.
What you'll get in return
- VHI Health Cover provided after successful probation (100% covered for employee, with 10% discount available for family members)
- Pension: 4% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution, increasing at service milestones
- Employee Assistance Programme supporting health and wellbeing
- Education Support available after 6 months’ service, aligned to role requirements
- Long-term stability & growth focused environment
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 Karen Rodrigues on 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.
Talk to Karen Rodrigues, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Hays Recruitment, Cork, 54 South Mall, Cork, Telephone: 0860111276