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Assistant Payroll Manager | UK & ROI Payroll | International Organisation | Hybrid

Are you an experienced payroll professional with strong UK and Republic of Ireland payroll expertise, looking to take the next step into a senior payroll position?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international organisation in a key role with responsibility for the delivery of complex, high-volume UK and ROI payrolls. Working closely with HR, Finance and senior stakeholders, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll activities, ensure strong compliance and controls, and help drive ongoing improvements across payroll systems and processes.

The successful candidate will have significant hands-on experience managing payroll across both Ireland and the UK and will be comfortable taking ownership within a busy, multi-site environment.

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established international organisation with operations across several European markets. With continued investment in its people, technology and processes, the organisation offers a professional environment with excellent opportunities for long-term career development.

This is a senior position within the payroll function, supporting a diverse workforce and playing an important role in the accurate, compliant and efficient delivery of payroll operations.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary DOE
• Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Employee benefits programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression within an international organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Location

• West Dublin

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll delivery across the UK and Republic of Ireland
• Manage payroll activity within a high-volume, complex and multi-site environment
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries, overtime, bonuses, statutory payments, pensions and deductions
• Review and validate payroll inputs, employee changes and payroll calculations prior to processing
• Manage payroll reconciliations, reporting, funding and payment processes
• Ensure compliance with Irish and UK payroll legislation, taxation and statutory requirements
• Manage UK payroll requirements including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, workplace pensions and relevant HMRC reporting
• Act as a senior point of contact for payroll queries, discrepancies and escalations
• Work closely with HR, Finance and operational stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll delivery
• Support internal, external and statutory payroll audits
• Maintain strong internal controls and payroll governance
• Identify opportunities to streamline existing payroll processes and improve efficiency
• Support payroll system enhancements, automation and implementation projects
• Ensure payroll data is managed in accordance with GDPR and internal policies
• Provide payroll expertise and guidance across the wider organisation

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience managing both UK and ROI payroll is essential
• Significant experience delivering end-to-end payroll within a high-volume and complex environment
• Previous experience at Senior Payroll Specialist, Payroll Supervisor, Assistant Payroll Manager, Payroll Manager or similar level
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and Revenue requirements
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll, including PAYE, National Insurance, HMRC requirements, RTI and statutory payments
• Experience managing payroll reconciliations, reporting and payroll controls
• Strong understanding of pensions and employee benefits
• Experience supporting payroll audits and compliance activity
• Proven ability to work with HR, Finance and senior business stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to strict payroll deadlines
• Experience improving payroll processes, systems or controls
• IPASS, CIPP or equivalent payroll qualification is highly desirable
• Exposure to additional European or international payrolls would be advantageous

The Opportunity

This position would suit an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist, Group Payroll Specialist, Payroll Supervisor or Assistant Payroll Manager who is ready to take greater ownership within an international organisation.

You will have the opportunity to manage complex UK and ROI payroll operations, partner with key stakeholders and play an important role in developing payroll processes, controls and systems as the organisation continues to grow.

Please apply using the link below for the attention of Andrew for further information, please contact Excel Recruitment on (01) 871 7666.

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