Payroll SpecialistExcel Recruitment · Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Payroll Specialist

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-14 Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland Full-time Hybrid Accounting
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 2,917 EUR–3,750 EUR/mo

About the Company

Payroll Specialist UK & ROI Payroll International Organisation Hybrid Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist with strong UK and ROI payroll expertise looking for a role where you can make a real impact This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international organisation and take ownership of payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions. Working closely with Finance, HR, and key business stakeholders, you'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate payroll delivery while contributing to ongoing process improvements within a collaborative and supportive team environment. Company Overview Our client is a well-established international organisation with operations across several European markets. With a strong track record of growth, continued investment in technology and people, and a commitment to operational excellence, they offer employees the opportunity to build long-term careers within a professional and supportive environment. This role sits within a busy payroll function that supports a diverse workforce and plays a key part in the wider success of the business. Salary & Benefits Competitve DOE Permanent, full-time position Hybrid working model Competitive annual leave entitlement Company pension scheme Employee benefits programme Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Career progression within a growing international organisation Supportive and collaborative working environment Location

Responsibilities

  • ● Manage weekly and monthly payroll processing for employees across the UK and Republic of Ireland
  • ● Support the end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
  • ● Maintain and validate payroll data, employee records, and system updates
  • ● Process salaries, overtime, bonuses, statutory payments, and payroll deductions
  • ● Prepare payroll reports and assist with payment reconciliations
  • ● Administer pension contributions and employee benefit schemes
  • ● Act as a key point of contact for payroll and benefits-related queries
  • ● Support payroll audits and internal compliance reviews
  • ● Ensure adherence to payroll legislation, GDPR requirements, and company policies
  • ● Partner with HR, Finance, and operational teams to resolve payroll issues efficiently
  • ● Identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes and improve operational efficiency
  • ● Contribute to system improvements and best-practice initiatives within the payroll function

Requirements

  • ● IPASS, CIPP, or equivalent payroll qualification
  • ● Proven experience processing UK and ROI payrolls
  • ● Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory requirements
  • ● Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
  • ● Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • ● Effective organisational and time management skills
  • ● Ability to manage multiple priorities and payroll deadlines
  • ● Strong communication and stakeholder management experience
  • ● Previous involvement in payroll audits and compliance activities
  • ● Exposure to additional European payrolls would be an advantage
  • ● This role offers valuable experience within a fast-paced international payroll environment, providing exposure to UK and ROI payroll operations, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Please apply using the link below for the attention of Cloe Stapleton. For any questions regarding the role, please contact Excel Recruitment on (01) 871 7676.