Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a growing organisation where your precision and reliability in payroll will directly support employees and drive operational efficiency. This hybrid contract role offers the opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end payroll processes. THIS IS A 12 MONTH CONTRACT.

About the Role:

The role will act as the organisation’s payroll subject matter expert and will work closely with colleagues across People & Culture, Finance and the wider Association. The Payroll Specialist will also play an important role in continually improving payroll processes, systems, reporting and employee experience.

If you have the relevant experience apply today to Valerie.briody@osborne.ie

• Salary: €60,000 – €65,000
• Hybrid: 2 days in office
• 3 days from home
• Flexibility with working hours
• Car parking
• Canteen

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities to improve employee experience and simplify People processes through the payroll function.
• Partner with the wider People team to continuously improve on delivering and effective and efficient payroll.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on payroll policies and procedure. Coach and challenge leaders to embed effective people management practices.
• Support organisational change and transformation initiatives.
• Provide trusted advice and guidance across payroll queries, pension queries and other compensation and benefits queries.
• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll runs accurately and on schedule using payroll software.
• Validate and enter payroll data, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, bonuses, and deductions.
• Review and reconcile time and attendance records, resolving discrepancies before payroll submission.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders in a timely, professional manner.
• Generate payroll reports and summaries for HR, finance, and management as required.
• Monitor and apply relevant company policies and procedures within payroll processing activities.
• Support audits and compliance checks by providing accurate payroll documentation and data.

Requirements for Role:

• Proven experience in payroll processing within a corporate or agency environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a track record of high data entry accuracy.
• Solid communication skills, able to explain payroll information clearly to non-specialists.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and adhere to data security protocols.
• Analytical skills to identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and errors.
• Experience managing time and attendance data as part of the payroll cycle.
• Proficiency in using payroll software and related systems.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage multiple payroll tasks in a contract, hybrid setting.
• Experience with multiple payroll systems or exposure to system transitions.
• Ireland and UK payroll experience a distinct advantage
• IPASS Qualifications
• Prior experience in a shared services or recruitment agency environment.
• Strong Excel skills for data validation and reporting.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Valerie.briody@osborne.ie or call 01-5984334. 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 to Valerie.briody@osborne.ie.
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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