We are currently seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong payroll experience who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The role can be offered on a 4-day-per-week basis if preferred. You will play a key role in ensuring that our payroll processes run smoothly and accurately, supporting both salaried employees and hourly-paid temporary agency workers. This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to be onsite in our Sligo office two days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process payrolls for salaried staff and temporary agency workers (weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, and monthly).
- Handle timesheet and clock card submissions, including adjustments for overtime, bonuses, shift allowances and other variables.
- Manage payroll administration for temporary employees joining and leaving the business.
- Process payroll deductions.
- Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations (PAYE, PRSI, USC, LPT, BIK).
- Respond to employee and client payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Perform benefit-in-kind (BIK) calculations and processing.
- Calculate and report on annual leave.
- Submit payroll files through online banking platforms.
- Provide payroll support to Consultants and Managers across the business.
- Draft and issue employment contracts for temporary agency workers.
Key Requirements:
- A payroll qualification (e.g. IPASS) or a relevant accounting qualification.
- A minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience, ideally in a busy or high-volume environment.
- Strong customer service focus with excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level required).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- A team player who can prioritise, meet deadlines and manage a varied workload.
- Absolute discretion and respect for confidentiality.
For a confidential discussion and further information on the role, please contact Fiona Collery, Financial Controller.
Fiona.Collery@collinsmcnicholas.ie
071-9142411
If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process, please contact Antoinette O'Flaherty, Director on 071-9140253