Payroll Specialist (Fixed Term)

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Department: Finance & Payroll
Location: Weatherwell Industrial Estate Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed term contract currently for approximately 2 months, however this could potentially be extended further.
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am-16:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 13:00pm

Davenham Switchgear, a Legrand Group company, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Payroll Specialist to support the payroll team during a period of leave. This role involves processing payroll for both Irish (weekly) and UK (monthly) employees.

We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills, at least 2 years of relevant payroll experience, and a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management:

• Process weekly Irish and monthly UK payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely payments
• Maintain payroll records, including time and attendance data, tax (RPN), and benefits
• Checking for any blank days on time sheets – following up with employees for sick certs and logging the gaps on HRLocker for group reporting.
• Handle payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, and contract changes
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment and payroll legislation
• Assist with payroll reports, gender pay gap data, and related documentation

General Administrative Duties:

• Maintain well-organised financial filing systems (electronic and physical)
• Support audit processes by providing required documentation
• Respond to employee and vendor queries regarding payroll
• Stay informed on accounting standards and compliance obligations

Qualifications:

Education:

• Payroll certification (IPASS) is a plus but not mandatory.
• Qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Familiarity with accounting software and payroll systems (SAGE Micropay an advantage)
• Strong understanding of GDPR & data sensitivity.

Skills:

• Analytical and have excellent attention to detail. Detail oriented with an aptitude for figures and the ability to problem solve.
• Somebody who takes responsibility and pride in their role that values accuracy and precision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal to enable them to work successfully with a diverse customer base.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Pay: €38,000.00-€42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the republic of Ireland?

Experience:

• Payroll: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Qualification in payroll? (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: In person