Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities. If you are having difficulty uploading your CV online or in fully accessing any information on this site please emailJob Title: Payroll SpecialistDivision/Function: Human ResourcesReports to: Payroll ManagerJob Family: Corporate ServicesCareer Stream: ProfessionalCareer Zone: AdministrativeContract: Permanent*** Closing Date for Applications: Friday 5th September 2025 ***Summary of the BusinessThe National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities.Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority (“NewERA”), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund.The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI).Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including:
Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours
An extensive wellbeing programme
Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation
A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more
Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees
Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
Role SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join the HR team as a Payroll Specialist. This is a full-time role offering exposure to payroll operations and reward structures, with opportunities to contribute to broader HR initiatives including job architecture development.Principal Accountabilities
Collate, prepare, and input one monthly (circa 850 employees) and six quarterly payrolls via an outsourced provider
Ensure accuracy of all payment and deduction instructions
Prepare monthly and quarterly payroll signoffs and statutory returns (e.g., ROS, pension returns, reconciliations, SLA)
Respond to payroll-related queries professionally and accurately
Complete relevant social welfare forms
Administer company benefit schemes including pensions, healthcare, and other rewards
Support pension scheme operations including reporting, compliance, and reconciliations
Process payroll and HR-related invoices through the NTMA PO system
Approve employee setup and changes in the HR system for payroll inclusion
Participate in employee induction presentations with payroll and benefits guidance
Provide manual payroll calculations for employee queries
Maintain and update HR procedures
Contribute to the implementation and documentation of job architecture frameworks as they relate to compensation and benefits
Collaborate with HR colleagues to support initiatives and drive continuous improvement
Experience requirements
IPASS qualified
Minimum 3+ years' experience in payroll processing, with strong working knowledge of Irish tax, PRSI, and levy calculations
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to ensure seamless payroll delivery
Proven ability to operate within a strong audit and compliance framework, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and adherence to regulatory standards
Track record of supporting team goals, contributing to shared success, and participating in process improvement initiatives
Comfortable working with HRIS, with a high level of systems literacy
Demonstrated experience in pension scheme support and reward/benefits management, including coordination with external providers
Exposure to HR operations and job architecture frameworks would be beneficial
Skills
IPASS Qualified or equivalent
Vendor management and Oversight experience
Exceptional numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Strong prioritisation and task management abilities
High level of systems literacy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal capabilities
Thorough knowledge of Irish and European data protection legislation
Pension AbatementIf an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme.Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities. If you are having difficulty uploading your CV online or in fully accessing any information on this site please email recruitment@ntma.ieThe NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.
