Payroll Specialist UK & Ireland
Excel Recruitment
Payroll Specialist | UK & ROI Payroll | International Organisation | Hybrid
Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist with strong UK and ROI payroll expertise looking for a role where you can make a real impact? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international organisation and take ownership of payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions. Working closely with Finance, HR, and key business stakeholders, you'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate payroll delivery while contributing to ongoing process improvements within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established international organisation with operations across several European markets. With a strong track record of growth, continued investment in technology and people, and a commitment to operational excellence, they offer employees the opportunity to build long-term careers within a professional and supportive environment. This role sits within a busy payroll function that supports a diverse workforce and plays a key part in the wider success of the business.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Permanent, full-time position
* Hybrid working model
* Competitive annual leave entitlement
* Company pension scheme
* Employee benefits programme
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Career progression within a growing international organisation
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
Location
* West Dublin
Duties
* Manage weekly and monthly payroll processing for employees across the UK and Republic of Ireland
* Support the end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
* Maintain and validate payroll data, employee records, and system updates
* Process salaries, overtime, bonuses, statutory payments, and payroll deductions
* Prepare payroll reports and assist with payment reconciliations
* Administer pension contributions and employee benefit schemes
* Act as a key point of contact for payroll and benefits-related queries
* Support payroll audits and internal compliance reviews
* Ensure adherence to payroll legislation, GDPR requirements, and company policies
* Partner with HR, Finance, and operational teams to resolve payroll issues efficiently
* Identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes and improve operational efficiency
* Contribute to system improvements and best-practice initiatives within the payroll function
Requirements & Desirable Experience
* IPASS, CIPP, or equivalent payroll qualification
* Proven experience processing UK and ROI payrolls
* Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory requirements
* Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Effective organisational and time management skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and payroll deadlines
* Strong communication and stakeholder management experience
* Experience using payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications
* Previous involvement in payroll audits and compliance activities
* Exposure to additional European payrolls would be an advantage
This role offers valuable experience within a fast-paced international payroll environment , providing exposure to UK and ROI payroll operations , cross-functional stakeholder engagement , and continuous process improvement initiatives . Please apply using the link below for the attention of Andrew. For any questions regarding the role, please contact Excel Recruitment on Show phone number .
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