Job type
PermanentLocation
CorkWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
€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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