Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Payroll Administrator Department: Payroll Reports to: Payroll Manager Date: 2025 About the company: Beacon Hospital is one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe, with over 2,000 consultants, nurses and healthcare professionals. We provide 24-hour, world-class acute care services, including a comprehensive cancer centre, cardiology, emergency department, orthopaedics, womens and mens health, urology, vascular surgery, ENT, plastic surgery, neurology, health screening and general surgery. This is an exciting time in the development of the hospital. We have received full planning permission to develop the adjacent Hotel premises and convert the building to become an expansion of the hospital facilities. This will increase our inpatient beds from 181 up to 251 and increase our operating theatres from 8 to 12. We will also be more than doubling the size of our Emergency Department and expanding our Oncology centre. We expect this work to commence over the next couple of months. . In early April 2024, the group was purchased in full by Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) a European Infrastructure Fund from our current shareholders. MAM will be a long-term investor, keen to support the rapid expansion of hospital facilities. The culture of the company is one of respect across all levels of the organisation. We have flexible working arrangements and operate a hybrid working model, based on business needs. About the team: The Finance team plays an integral role within in the organisation and is responsible for all reporting to the Board and Senior Management as well as operating Payroll and Accounts Payable. Payroll is a team of 3, with the Payroll Manager reporting into the Head of Finance. Overall Purpose of Job Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do. The Payroll Administrator will work within the Finance Team & assist with the accurate timely and efficient running of a busy payroll office servicing 1,800+ employee Key Responsibilities Assistance in maintaining correct payee records on the Megapay system Assistance in the timely and accurate delivery of the weekly and monthly payroll for 1,800+ staff Assistance in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of Revenue Returns Checking and recording employee expenses Responding to payroll queries for employees in a timely manner Implementation of Payroll best practices Preparing ad hoc payments on Banking online Other finance duties such as banks reconciliations, generating POs, unblocking invoices etc Confidentiality You will be aware of the confidential nature of Hospital work and in particular, the right of patients to confidentiality.To this end you will not discuss workings of the Hospital or its patients with people outside the Hospital, save as required to do so in the course of your work. The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability is essential in this position.The incumbent will be required to maintain and enhance their professional knowledge, skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to a changing situation. Person Specification Qualifications Leaving Certificate or equivalent IPASS Qualified Experience +3 years payroll experience Megapay or Similar payroll software experience Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge Interest in developing a career in Payroll High level of attention to detail, integrity & organizational skills Ability to work under pressure & adhere to deadlines Strong work ethic with the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative when required Strong proficiency in Excel required Personal Competencies All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service.Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management. This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing.As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital. Skills: iPASS Payroll attention to detail