Payroll Administrator

At McBreen Environmental Drain Services Ltd , we’re seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage and process payroll for our employees across Ireland and the UK. If you're an experienced payroll professional with a strong understanding of compliance, deadlines, and systems, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Process weekly, fortnightly, monthly payrolls with accuracy and on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with bothIrish (PAYE, PRSI, USC, pensions) and UK (PAYE, NICs, pensions, student loans) payroll obligations.
• Assist with month-end payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Handle day-to-day payroll matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Ensure employees receive secure payslips via email or self-service portals.
• Oversee new employee onboarding and leaver processes from a payroll perspective.
• Accurately calculate taxes, Benefits in Kind (BIK) and other relevant payments.
• Ensure timely and accurate HMRC and Revenue submissions, including FPS, EPS, and RTI for the UK.
• Monitor and maintain Holiday and Bank Hour Balances.
• Provide support to the HR function, ensuring payroll data is aligned with HR systems and processes.
• Stay up to date with payroll legislation changes in Ireland and the UK, advising management of any updates or risks.

Key Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar payroll role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and UK payroll legislation.
• Experience using payroll software (e.g., Sage, BrightPay, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Supportive team environment
• EAP Scheme
• Death in Service Cover
• Exposure to cross-border payroll operations
• Hybrid work flexibility (if applicable)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From €28,502.77 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Ireland & UK Payroll : 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PAYROLL