Payroll Officer

Tailor Your Resume for this Job

Position Summary

The Payroll Officer is a part-time, largely standalone role responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all payroll activities, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies. The position requires a high level of ownership, independence and accountability, with the ability to manage the payroll cycle proactively and with minimal supervision.

The role supports the effective management of employee data across payroll and HR systems, provides accurate reporting and meaningful insights, and acts as a key point of contact for employee payroll queries. Working closely with Finance and HR, the Payroll Officer contributes to continuous process improvement, maintains the highest level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information, and supports the delivery of efficient, compliant and commercially sound people operations.

Office-based working will be required during the probation period to support effective onboarding, training and integration into the role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately, including calculations for commission, pensions, BIK, VHI, PRSA, and other deductions/benefits.
• Review and accurately record all timesheets and time & attendance data.
• Maintain and update payroll and HR systems, ensuring all employee records (new joiners, leavers, and changes) are accurate and up to date.
• Develop and maintain payroll-related databases to support efficient processing and reporting.
• Prepare and deliver payroll and management reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Reconcile payroll reports (e.g. PAYE, PRSI, USC, pensions) and investigate any discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure full compliance with Revenue, statutory reporting, and audit requirements, including maintaining appropriate audit trails.
• Process Social Welfare forms and related submissions.
• Manage payroll-related payments via online banking systems.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee queries, including providing clear and accurate payroll and tax information.
• Ensure payroll data is handled in line with GDPR and strict confidentiality standards.
• Work closely with Finance and HR to ensure alignment on employee data, costs, and reporting.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical knowledge of payroll systems and Irish payroll legislation (PAYE, PRSI, USC).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong numerical ability.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Excel and payroll/HR systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll and tax matters clearly to employees.
• High level of integrity and discretion, with a strong understanding of confidentiality and GDPR requirements.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with Finance, HR and external stakeholders.
• Adaptable and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong customer focus, ensuring a responsive and professional service to employees.

About Clarins Group

A B-Corp certified global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Our purpose "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet," is a core commitment outlined in our by-laws.

Operating in more than 150 countries thanks to our 8,000 employees worldwide, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

In line with our dual CSR mission of ‘Caring for people, caring for the planet’ we take pride in offering a rewarding yet challenging work environment where everyone can thrive.

This culture enabled us to be listed among Forbes’ World’s Best Employers for Women 2025.

To learn more about our group and our commitments to people, visit www.groupeclarins.com.

Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story? Join Us and Thrive

If you have a curious mind, a thirst for continuous learning, and the drive to boldly take on new challenges, Clarins is the place for you. We are committed to making life more beautiful— not just for our customers, but also for our employees. Inclusion and diversity are not just buzzwords; they are deeply embedded in our core values and are the very essence of who we are.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to bring your unique experiences and perspectives to our team. Join us, and be part of a company where your contributions truly make a difference.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers.

Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values. We strive to achieve inclusiveness, and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best work.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From €21,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 21.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• How would you describe your Excel skills, and can you give an example of how you have used Excel to manage, reconcile or analyse payroll data?
• Can you give an example of a time you identified a payroll error or discrepancy? How did you investigate it, resolve it and make sure it did not happen again?

Experience:

• Payroll: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in DUBLIN 2, County Dublin