Payroll Specialist – Dublin City Centre/Hybrid

Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist seeking an exciting new role in professional services? We are currently working with a highly regarded client, and they’re looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role will focus on payroll and benefits administration.

In this role, you will take the lead in managing the end-to-end payroll and benefits process. You’ll collaborate with an outsourced payroll provider, ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of payroll services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 2-3 years of experience in a similar role and a certified payroll qualification (e.g., iPass or equivalent).

Package includes pension, healthcare and a hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the complete payroll and benefits process, working closely with the external payroll provider.
2. Strive for excellence in payroll delivery, identify opportunities for process improvement, and leverage technology solutions.
3. Manage benefits activities, including employee setup, responding to queries, and generating reports.
4. Ensure timely and precise processing of benefit-related data with third-party providers.
5. Support the annual renewal of benefit schemes and assist the Finance department with payroll reconciliations.
6. Participate in internal and external audits related to payroll.
7. Contribute to payroll and benefits projects and handle ad-hoc tasks as required.

Key Qualifications:

1. 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
2. Certified payroll qualification (e.g., iPass) or equivalent.
3. Familiarity with Workday (preferred) and strong proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
4. Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
7. Strong attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach.
8. Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Aoife Davis in Abrivia. All applications will remain in strict confidence.