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Head Of Payroll
Posted on Aug. 7, 2025
- Dublin, Ireland
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time

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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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