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Head Of Payroll

Posted on Aug. 7, 2025

  • Dublin, Ireland
  • 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
  • Full Time

Head Of Payroll

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Job Title: Head of Payroll

Reports to: Head of Finance Department: Payroll / Finance Employment

Location: Citywest Dublin or Donegal based with limited travel around Ireland required

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Payroll Manager to lead and develop our Payroll function during an exciting period of transformation. Managing a team of six Payroll professionals and working closely with a 3rd-party service provider, you will play a key role in optimising our payroll operations, ensuring full compliance with Revenue regulations and maximising the value of our newly implemented payroll system (Quantum).

This is a strategic and hands-on role, requiring a leader with strong technical expertise, people management skills and a passion for process improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Key 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, training 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 requirements.
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors, Revenue and other stakeholders as needed.

System Development & Optimisation

  • Take ownership of the ongoing development and optimisation of the newly implemented Quantum Payroll System.
  • Act as a business lead for payroll system enhancements, testing and integration with other HR/Finance systems.
  • Collaborate with the IT and HR teams to ensure system stability, data integrity and automation of routine tasks.

Reporting & Analytics

  • Develop and deliver insightful payroll-related reports and analytics 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 or support cross-functional projects that enhance the employee experience and operational efficiency.
  • Identify risks and implement robust controls to safeguard payroll accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.

Key Requirements

Essential

  • Proven experience in managing a large-scale payroll operation in Ireland.
  • Deep knowledge of PAYE, payroll compliance and Revenue reporting requirements.
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Demonstrated success in implementing or optimising payroll systems.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret and present data.
  • High level of integrity, discretion and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and project leadership skills.
  • IPASS Qualification (or equivalent) and proficient in Excel.
  • Good understanding of Payroll input to management accounts.

Desirable

  • Understanding of accounting fundamentals.
  • Experience in the healthcare or nursing home sector.
  • Experience working with 3rd-party payroll support providers.
  • Background in change management or systems transformation projects.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to lead a critical function during a transformative phase.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Career development and training opportunities.

Location: Citywest Dublin or Donegal based with limited travel around Ireland required Type: Full-Time

INDH

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Employee assistance program
  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dublin, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • Do you hold EU citizen?

Work authorisation:

  • Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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