Payroll Specialist – Dublin West

Payroll Specialist – Dublin West

Our client, a growing and well-established business in Dublin West, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their finance team permanently. This role offers full accountability for complex payroll processing while also partnering across Finance, HR, and other departments to deliver the best possible payroll outcomes.
The successful candidate will oversee payroll for up to 250 employees, including benefits and benefit-in-kind processing, while acting as the key liaison with the outsourced payroll provider. You will advise on critical payroll periods in advance, ensure compliance, and continuously seek improvements to processes and systems.
In addition, you will contribute to reconciliations, general ledger work, and reporting tasks, making this a diverse position that combines payroll expertise with wider accounting responsibilities. This role is best suited to someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, enjoys variety, and takes pride in accuracy and attention to detail.

Location: Dublin West
Salary: €45,000 – €55,000 (DOE)

What's on Offer:

Permanent, full-time role in a growing organisation
Flexible start time (between 7am & 9am)
Competitive salary €45–55k
Onsite parking and staff canteen
Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong exposure to owners and senior management
Career development with ongoing opportunities to upskill in payroll, accounting, pensions, and compliance

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-end processing of complex fortnightly and monthly payrolls
Manage payroll inputs and changes, including starters, leavers, bonuses, statutory leave, and BIK
Process and administer benefits (including benefit-in-kind), ensuring accuracy and compliance
Collaborate with outsourced payroll provider to guarantee timely, accurate submissions
Act as a trusted advisor to HR, and management, providing forward planning and guidance ahead of critical periods
Ensure employees are fully informed on pension schemes, principles, and upcoming auto-enrolment (effective 1st January 2026)
Maintain accurate payroll data and records in line with GDPR, audits and legislation
Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end/year-end reporting
Assist with finance duties including reconciliations, ledger maintenance, and general reporting
Drive continuous improvements in payroll systems, processes, and reporting

Skills & Experience Required:

Minimum 3 years' payroll experience in a complex payroll environment
IPASS qualification essential
Strong experience with benefits, pensions, and benefit-in-kind processing
Proven ability to manage outsourced payroll providers
Confident, accountable, and comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders
Forward-thinking, solution-orientated, and proactive in identifying risks/issues
Strong Excel and payroll/finance systems knowledge (Sage or equivalent)
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Commitment to ongoing professional development and upskilling in payroll and pensions

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and accountable Payroll Specialist who wants to take ownership of a critical function, work directly with senior leadership, and continue to grow their expertise while also gaining exposure to broader finance responsibilities.

For more information please apply through the link provided for the attention of Cloe Stapleton call Osborne Recruitment on 01 5984334 or email cloe.stapleton@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
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If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit we would love to hear from you, if however you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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