Head of Payroll

Overview

emeis Ireland are a group of 25 nursing homes and 1 Homecare business situated across Ireland covering both urban and rural communities.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Payroll Manager to lead and develop our Payroll function during an exciting period of transformation. Managing a team of six Payroll professionals and working closely with a 3rd-party service provider, you will play a key role in optimising our payroll operations, ensuring full compliance with Revenue regulations and maximising the value of our newly implemented payroll system (Quantum). This is a strategic and hands-on role, requiring a leader with strong technical expertise, people management skills and a passion for process improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development
  
• Lead, mentor and develop a Payroll Team to ensure high performance, accuracy and ongoing professional growth.
  
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration.
  
• Provide clear objectives, training and support to ensure the team adapts successfully to new systems and processes.
  
• Payroll Operations & Compliance
  
• Oversee the end-to-end processing of payroll for over 2,000 employees across multiple locations.
  
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution in line with contractual, legal and Revenue obligations.
  
• Maintain full compliance with tax legislation, employment laws and Revenue (ROS) reporting requirements.
  
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, Revenue and other stakeholders as needed.
  
• Take ownership of the ongoing development and optimisation of the newly implemented Quantum Payroll System.
  
• Act as a business lead for payroll system enhancements, testing and integration with other HR/Finance systems.
  
• Collaborate with the IT and HR teams to ensure system stability, data integrity and automation of routine tasks.
  
• Reporting & Analytics
  
• Develop and deliver insightful payroll-related reports and analytics to HR, Finance and Senior Management.
  
• Leverage data to inform strategic decisions and identify cost-saving or efficiency opportunities.
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement
  
• Work closely with HR, Finance, Operations and IT to streamline and optimise end-to-end processes affecting payroll.
  
• Lead or support cross-functional projects that enhance the employee experience and operational efficiency.
  
• Identify risks and implement robust controls to safeguard payroll accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.
  

Qualifications – Required Skills

• Proven experience in managing a large-scale payroll operation in Ireland.
  
• Deep knowledge of PAYE, payroll compliance and Revenue reporting requirements.
  
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
  
• Demonstrated success in implementing or optimising payroll systems.
  
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret and present data.
  
• High level of integrity, discretion and attention to detail.
  
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and project leadership skills.
  
• IPASS Qualification (or equivalent) and proficient in Excel.
  
• Good understanding of Payroll input to management accounts.
  

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of accounting fundamentals.
  
• Experience in the healthcare or nursing home sector.
  
• Experience working with 3rd-party payroll support providers.
  
• Background in change management or systems transformation projects.
  

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  
• Opportunity to lead a critical function during a transformative phase.
  
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  
• Career development and training opportunities.
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

emeis is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  
• Employment type: Full-time
  
• Job function: Finance
  
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
  

Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Salary range: €70,000.00-€80,000.00

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