Payroll Administrator (Contract – 1 Year)

About Your New Employer

• Join a reputable organisation with a supportive payroll team, dedicated to accuracy and compliance.
• Be part of an established business with a strong reputation in payroll administration and employee care.
• Flexible, hybrid working model—work from home with 1-2 days in the office (Campsie, Derry, Burnfoot, or Dublin locations available).

About Your New Job

As the Payroll Administrator (1-Year Contract), you will:

• Accurately process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll transactions using Sage Payroll for employees across Ireland.
• Maintain employee payroll records covering hires, terminations, transfers, pay changes, and deductions.
• Ensure precise handling of salary, overtime, bonuses, allowances, pension contributions, benefit-in-kind, and statutory payments.
• Review input data, resolve payroll discrepancies, and prepare management and month-end reports.
• Ensure full compliance with Irish payroll legislation, Revenue requirements, and company policies.
• Support payroll audits and collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve employee queries.

What Skills You Need

• Minimum 3 years’ experience processing Irish payroll and at least 2 years using Sage Payroll.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF Statements, data validation, reconciliations, and reporting).
• Strong knowledge of PAYE Modernisation, PRSI, USC, Irish tax regulations, and statutory leave payments.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay: €15 per hour (1-year contract).
• Flexible work model: work from home with 1-2 days a week in the office (Campsie, Derry, Burnfoot, or Dublin).
• 1-year fixed-term contract offering immediate exposure to large-scale payroll administration.
• Opportunity to work with experienced payroll professionals and develop your expertise in a dynamic environment.

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button or contact us for further information. If you’re an experienced payroll administrator ready to take on your next contract opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, get in touch to explore our other payroll and finance openings.