Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist
We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a busy and fast-paced payroll team on a temporary basis to provide essential support during a period of annual leave and study leave cover. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who can hit the ground running and provide hands-on support within a collaborative remote environment.
Working closely with the Payroll Manager and a team of junior payroll professionals, the successful candidate will play a key role in handling payroll queries, supporting payroll processing activities, and ensuring high levels of client service across a varied portfolio of Irish payrolls.
There is flexibility around contract type, with the possibility of this role becoming a Fixed Term Contract or potentially permanent for the right candidate. Part-time arrangements may also be considered.
For You:
Contract Type: Temporary Contract (3 Months) | Potential FTC/Permanent OpportunityLocation: Ireland
Working Model: Fully Remote
Salary: €40,000 - €50,000 Pro Rata
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8.45am – 5.00pm
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Payroll Manager with the day-to-day running of payroll operationsProcess and manage a high volume of Irish payrolls across a diverse client base
Respond to payroll-related queries from clients and internal team members
Provide guidance and support to more junior members of the payroll team
Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and within strict deadlines
Maintain up-to-date payroll records and ensure compliance with Irish payroll legislation
Work across payrolls ranging from small employee numbers through to large-scale payrolls of up to 3,000 employees
Utilise Megapay and internal payroll systems to manage payroll activities efficiently
Requirements:
Proven experience in Irish payroll processing is essentialPrevious bureau payroll, outsourced payroll, or accounting practice payroll experience is highly desirable
Strong understanding of Irish payroll legislation and payroll compliance requirements
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
Experience supporting or mentoring junior payroll team members would be advantageous
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Ability to start immediately or at short notice is highly preferred
Qualifications & Experience:
IPASS qualification is desirableExperience using Megapay would be a strong advantage
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple payrolls simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
If you are a motivated Payroll professional seeking to grow your career within a dynamic and supportive firm, we encourage you to apply.For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Fiach O’Byrne or call Osborne Recruitment on 01 638 4400.
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.
If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you. If however, you do not hold a valid work permit, unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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