Payroll Administrator

Summary of Job Purpose and Function

The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of payroll for over 350 employees across the Village Vets Group. This role is critical to the smooth operation of the business and requires a detail-oriented, experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, trustworthy, and capable of managing payroll independently while liaising effectively with internal stakeholders and external bodies.

This position is suited to an experienced payroll professional seeking a flexible part-time role with concentrated activity during payroll processing periods (typically five intensive days per month).

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate processing of monthly payroll for 350+ employees across multiple companies using in-house software (e.g., Brightpay)
• Administration of starters, leavers, and employee changes
• Preparation of monthly payslips, payroll journals, and month-end reports
• Liaising with Revenue and ensuring compliance with statutory payroll regulations
• Accurate calculation and processing of payroll deductions and non-salary emoluments
• Responding to employee queries regarding payslips and payroll issues
• Supporting the payroll budgeting process and contributing to financial planning
• Attending monthly meetings with area managers to ensure alignment and resolve payroll-related matters
• Maintaining confidentiality and data integrity in line with GDPR requirements

This list is not exhaustive, and there may be additional leadership duties required to ensure the effective running of the region.

Education, experience and skills:

Professional/ Technical Qualification

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in payroll administration for a company directly
• Payroll qualification is desirable

Experience & Job Knowledge

• Experience in a customer service-oriented business
• Proven ability to manage complex payroll for large teams and multiple companies in a group
• Experience and knowledge or Irish Payroll legislation and revenue systems
• Experience in veterinary, healthcare or similar industries is desirable

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills (written & oral)
• Proficiency in payroll software e.g. Brightpay and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Experience with budgeting and financial reporting

Personal Qualities

• Hands-on, pragmatic, and can-do attitude
• Professional approach to customer service
• Trustworthy with a conscientious approach to work

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €24,000.00-€28,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Flexitime
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Do you have a payroll qualification?
• Have you provided payroll in-house for more than 300 people?

Experience:

• payroll administration: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dunboyne, CO. Meath

Reference ID: PayrollAd