Head of Payroll - West Dublin

Morgan McKinley

  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
As Head of Payroll you will have opportunity to take charge of a high-performing team and elevate the IRL payroll function during a time of major transformation. With a new system in place and ambitious plans ahead, this is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution - optimising processes, driving compliance, and unlocking the full potential of the Group payroll operations in Ireland.Location: Dublin 24 (with travel to the Northwest region 1-2 times per month)
Package: Competitive salary + bonus, private healthcare, 23 days annual leave
  • Onsite Parking
  • Hybrid 3 days in office after training period
  • Great opportunity to drive change and work as part of the senior leadership team
Core 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 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
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors, Revenue and other stakeholders as needed.
System Development & Optimisation
  • Take ownership of the ongoing = optimisation of the newly implemented Payroll System.
  • Act as lead for payroll system enhancements and integration with other HR/Finance systems.
  • Collaborate with the IT and HR teams to ensure system stability, data integrity and automation
Reporting & Analytics
  • Develop & deliver insightful payroll-related reports 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 & support cross-functional projects that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.
  • Identify risks and implement robust controls, safeguarding payroll accuracy and compliance.
Person Specification & Qualifications
  • Proven experience in managing a large-scale payroll operation in Ireland is essential.
  • Deep knowledge of PAYE, payroll compliance and Revenue reporting requirements.
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret and present data.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and project leadership skills.
  • IPASS Qualification (or equivalent) and proficient in Excel.
  • Good understanding of Payroll input to management accounts.
  • Understanding of accounting fundamentals.
  • Experience working with 3rd-party payroll support providers.
  • Background in change management or systems transformation projects.

Morgan McKinley