Payroll Specialist

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Payroll Specialist

Reporting To: Payroll Manager

Team: Payroll

Location: Waterford, Ireland

Flex Working: We offer flexible working hours and operate a hybrid working model [based on the 60/40 rule; 3 days onsite and 2 set days remote]

Salary: A competitive package will be offered to the right candidate

Status: Permanent/Full-time

Applications: Email CVs to people@fitzgeraldpower.ie

Who We Are

At Fitzgerald Power, we have spent decades building a top-tier team of experts dedicated to delivering innovative and strategic accountancy services. As one of Ireland’s fastest growing accountancy firms, we are not just advisors, we are partners in growth, working closely with clients to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

The Role

We are at an exciting point in Fitzgerald Power’s journey, and as part of our ambitious growth plans, we are looking to welcome a Payroll Specialist to our Payroll Team.

This position represents a critical role in shaping the future of our Payroll division. The timely production of payroll completion for clients ensuring that timeline targets as set by management are met in conjunction with maintaining the firm’s standard of excellent client service.
This is more than just processing numbers. It’s about building client relationships and owning the payroll function from start to finish. With full training provided.

If you thrive in a dynamic, client-focused environment and are ready to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence within our Payroll services, we would love to hear from you.

What will you do?

• Run end-to-end payrolls accurately and on time
• Be a trusted point of contact for client payroll queries
• Manage new hire set-ups and employee terminations
• Ensure all relevant data is collected and submitted — including PSRs to Revenue and pension auto enrolment submissions.
• Work collaboratively with the team while maintaining a high standard of compliance and client care.
• Pull and work with data from clock-in systems

What will you bring?

• Someone detail-oriented, proactive, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• A confident communicator who genuinely enjoys working with people
• Previous experience is desirable but full training will be provided for this role.
• Strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail.
• iPass qualification or equivalent experience desirable but not essential.
• Ability to take direction and work within team environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €30,000.00-€40,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waterford, County Waterford