Group Payroll Officer

CJ SHEERAN Group, Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, provides premium, sustainable and certified solutions to customers in Ireland and the UK. Headquartered in Mountrath, Co. Laois, with multiple manufacturing sites across the island of Ireland.

Job Title: Group Payroll Officer

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-focused Group Payroll Officer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be IPASS qualified (or equivalent), with at least 5 years’ experience in high-volume payroll processing within a production or manufacturing environment. You will manage end-to-end payroll for 400 + employees across both the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and Northern Ireland (NI), ensuring compliance with all statutory and company requirements.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The role will report to the Group HR Manager for day-to-day operations with a functional reporting line to the Financial Controller. While primarily based in Mountrath, Co. Laois some flexibility will be required to support other subsidiaries as needed.

Duties will include:

• End-to-end processing of payroll for 400 + employees across ROI and NI
• Ensure accurate calculation and timely payment of wages, salaries, taxes, and contributions
• Maintain and update payroll records in accordance with legal and audit requirements
• Submit all statutory returns (PAYE, PRSI, USC, NIC, etc.) accurately and on time
• Calculate and process Benefits-in-Kind (BIK) in line with current legislation
• Administer company pension schemes, including processing contributions and liaising with providers
• Assist with monthly payroll reconciliations, and support the preparation of payroll-related financial reports
• Liaise with the Finance team to prepare and post payroll journals
• Handle employee queries in a professional and timely manner
• Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure smooth integration of data and reporting
• Prepare payroll-related reports and analytics for management and finance teams
• Maintain up-to-date payroll legislation and employment law across ROI and NI
• Support internal and external payroll audits
• Commit to continuous learning through active participation in training and development
• Support the HR and Finance teams with ad hoc duties and projects as required

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in high-volume payroll processing, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment
• Hold a recognised payroll qualification such as IPASS (or equivalent) desirable
• Proven experience processing payroll in both ROI and NI
• Experience using Collsoft (Payroll) and Softworks (Time Management System)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; confident liaising with various teams
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Experience supporting operations across multiple sites
• Proven ability to work with busy departments simultaneously
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is critical to success in this role

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Salary commensurate with experience. Closing date for applications: Friday 29/08/2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Please provide a brief overview of your experience relevant to this position?

Work Location: In person