Job type
TemporaryLocation
Cork CityWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Energy, Utilities & MiningPay
€40000
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a national organisation offering hybrid
Your new company
You will be joining a national public utility that plays a vital role in safeguarding public health, protecting the environment, and supporting Ireland’s economic and social development. The organisation is responsible for delivering clean, safe and reliable drinking water services, as well as the effective collection and treatment of wastewater across the country. As part of a large and collaborative finance function, you will contribute to an essential public service relied upon by millions.
Your new role
Your duties will include:
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
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 Michael in Hays.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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You will be joining a national public utility that plays a vital role in safeguarding public health, protecting the environment, and supporting Ireland’s economic and social development. The organisation is responsible for delivering clean, safe and reliable drinking water services, as well as the effective collection and treatment of wastewater across the country. As part of a large and collaborative finance function, you will contribute to an essential public service relied upon by millions.
Your new role
As a Payroll Specialist within the Finance Transaction Services team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll for all staff. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you will manage payroll operations, time and attendance processing, expenses, and related reporting activities.
Your duties will include:
- Processing payroll accurately and on time for all employees
- Managing employee expenses in line with company policy
- Issuing payslips and remittance advices
- Reconciling data between HR and payroll systems
- Ensuring full compliance with Revenue and Social Welfare legislation
- Preparing reconciliations and statutory returns, including pension and CSO submissions
- Responding to queries from management, employees, HR, pensioners, and external agencies
- Supporting users on the MyWork system for time, leave, and expenses
- Producing payroll and expense reports for cashflow forecasting
- Generating payroll and expense interfaces for month-end
- Monitoring adherence to service level agreements
- Participating in system upgrades and identifying opportunities to streamline processes
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum of 1 years’ payroll processing experience
- A relevant third-level payroll, financial qualification or IPASS qualification is ideal.
- Experience using Oracle systems (desirable)
- Strong understanding of Revenue rules, tax legislation, and Social Welfare requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking abilities, with proven experience meeting tight deadlines
- Proactive problem-solving, decision-making and analytical skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused environment
What you'll get in return
You will join a highly respected national organisation offering a meaningful role with real impact.
This position provides:
This position provides:
- A competitive salary
- Excellent work-life balance within a supportive and structured environment
- Opportunities to develop professionally and expand your expertise in payroll and financial system
- Access to ongoing training, system upgrades, and career development opportunities
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 Michael in Hays.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
#LI-DNI
