Our client an established manufacturing company based in Bandon, Cork are currently seeking a Payroll Manager for a 15 month contract You will be responsible for processing the weekly payroll (Thesaurus) ensuring compliance and supporting continuous improvement and data accuracy across HR and payroll
Key Responsibilities
- Process weekly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Irish tax and employment legislation.
- Respond to employee queries relating to payslips, deductions, and entitlements in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain payroll data in the Payroll & HR System and time & attendance systems; reconcile hours, overtime, leave, and shift premiums.
- Collaborate with HR to ensure seamless integration between payroll, timekeeping, and employment data.
- Manage payroll changes for new hires, leavers, and contract updates, including statutory entitlements and deductions.
- Submit Revenue returns (PAYE Modernisation, PRSI, USC) and ensure full compliance with statutory obligations.
- Prepare monthly payroll reports and reconciliations for Finance and HR, support audits and year-end processes.
- Monitor legislative updates and implement required payroll process changes.
- Maintain accurate, confidential payroll records in line with GDPR.
- Support system upgrades or HR/payroll-related improvement projects.
- Maintain and update payroll records with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
- Support the overall Finance Team by demonstrating flexibility in providing cover for team members as required.
- Undertake any other assignments and duties as may be reasonably required.
Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience in a payroll processing role, ideally in a high-volume or FMCG environment
- Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and Revenue systems (e.g. PAYE Modernisation, ROS)
- Experience using payroll software
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data reporting
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and discretion
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- IPASS qualification (or working towards it)
- Familiarity with Payroll & HR Systems
- Exposure to volume payroll processing
This is an approx. 15 contract role with a strong possibility of permanency due to company growth and prospects. The role is based in Bandon and while you are office based, there is some flexibility with the option to work one day from home once fully established in the role. For full details and to apply in strict confidence, send a current CV to Elizabeth Brannigan via link provided.
