Payroll Specialist – Part-Time (4 Days)
CREGG Recruitment View all jobs
- Shannon, Co Clare
- Permanent
- Part-time
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage the end-to-end payroll function on a part-time basis. This role is on-site in Shannon, Monday to Thursday, and is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who is comfortable working independently, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing for our employees in Ireland.Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all Irish employees (weekly/monthly as applicable).
- Prepare, input and validate all payroll data including new starters, leavers, changes to hours, salary and benefits.
- Ensure accurate calculation of gross-to-net pay, statutory deductions (PAYE, PRSI, USC) and other deductions.
- Process payroll adjustments such as back pay, overtime, bonuses, holiday pay and sick pay.
- Ensure full compliance with Irish Revenue requirements, including PAYE Modernisation and real-time reporting (RTD).
- Complete and submit all payroll-related returns to Revenue via ROS.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Irish employment tax legislation, social welfare rules and payroll best practice.
- Support auditors and provide payroll reports/documentation as required.
- Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries.
- Provide clear, timely responses on payslips, deductions, tax credits, leave payments and benefit queries.
- Liaise with HR and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure accurate employee records.
- Maintain accurate employee data in the HR/payroll system.
- Reconcile payroll reports to general ledger and assist Finance with month-end payroll journals.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and internal controls around payroll.
- 3+ years' experience in a dedicated payroll role in Ireland.
- Strong working knowledge of Irish payroll legislation, Revenue requirements and PAYE Modernisation.
- Hands-on experience with a recognised payroll software package (e.g. Micropay, Sage,).
- Strong Excel skills (v-lookups, basic formulas, data checks) and comfort with numerical data.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with confidential information.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly to non-specialists.
- IPASS Payroll qualification or equivalent.
- Experience coordinating with HR and Finance teams and handling multi-pay frequency payrolls.