Group Payroll Specialist

Role overview

The Group Payroll Specialist will handle end-to-end payroll support for Primeline’s operations in Ireland and the UK. The position covers both weekly and monthly payroll runs for around 1,100 employees, with a strong focus on accuracy, legal compliance, and on-time delivery.

Core responsibilities

• Run weekly and monthly payroll cycles across multiple legal entities in both euro and sterling.
• Use Sage Payroll and BrightPay to manage payroll processing.
• Carry out payroll payments through online banking systems.
• Apply PAYE rules and payroll compliance requirements for both Ireland and the UK.
• Respond to payroll questions from employees and internal stakeholders, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
• Handle payroll-related benefits and deductions such as BIK, pensions, healthcare, and salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Keep payroll files, records, and supporting documents accurate and audit-ready.
• Prepare and post payroll journals to the correct entities and cost centres.
• Produce payroll reports and review the information for management use.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to make sure data is correct and consistent.
• Contribute to payroll initiatives, system upgrades, and process improvements.
• Take on general payroll administration and other ad hoc tasks as required.

Essential criteria

• At least 2–3 years of experience in a payroll administrator or payroll specialist position.
• Experience managing high-volume payroll, ideally across multiple entities.
• Practical knowledge of Sage Payroll and BrightPay.
• Good understanding of PAYE, payroll compliance, and tax rules in Ireland and the UK.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including analysis and reconciliations.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Well-developed organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Clear communication and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and also contributing within a team.

Desirable experience

• Exposure to payroll processing across both the UK and Ireland.
• Familiarity with payroll audits and reporting.
• Experience working with finance systems or general ledger integration.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement.