Payroll Administrator

Overview

As part of ongoing company growth, we seek an experienced Payroll Administrator proficient in managing comprehensive payroll operations for both Ireland and the UK. This role offers the chance to work with a dynamic team in a thriving company, with flexible hybrid or remote working arrangements based near Dublin.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile payroll input data such as timesheets, attendance, commissions, and bonuses.
• Calculate gross pay, including overtime, wage increases, and shift premiums.
• Update payroll systems with employee joiners, leavers, banking changes, and other data.
• Initiate weekly or monthly payments through electronic BACS transfers and distribute payslips accordingly.
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations to ensure alignment with financial records without discrepancies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by calculating and deducting income tax, National Insurance, and court-ordered payments.
• Manage adjustments for statutory sick pay and statutory maternity/paternity pay manually.
• Administer workplace auto-enrolment pension schemes and process pension contributions.
• Submit Real Time Information (RTI) reports to HMRC and produce annual payroll documents including P45s and P60s.
• Support audit processes by preparing payroll reports and providing well-organized documentation for financial reviews.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of three years' experience handling payroll operations in a busy environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with full-cycle payroll administration for both Irish and UK payroll systems.
• Prior experience with BrightPay payroll software is advantageous.

Additional Information

This role offers an approximate salary of €40,000 per annum plus benefits. The position supports hybrid or fully remote working for candidates based in or near Dublin. The company is expanding and reflects ongoing success in the industry.