Payroll Administrator G(IV)

Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client, is recruiting for a Grade IV Payroll Administrator in Laois. This position is based off a 37-hour workweek and will be fully on-site. This is a 12-month contract role.

The salary aligned to this position is €35,256 annually and works out as €19.30 per hour.

Overview of the Role

The Payroll Officer will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive and efficient payroll service in the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. The role involves preparation, processing, and administration of fortnightly and monthly payrolls. The Payroll Officer is also responsible for ensuring compliance with HSE policies and relevant statutory regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and accurate processing of payrolls, ensuring calculations are complete, timely, and compliant with regulations.
• Manage payroll-related returns and reporting for both Revenue and employees.
• Maintain payroll, pension, and other related records in a satisfactory and accessible format.
• Liaise with internal departments including HR and department managers to resolve payroll queries.
• Ensure GDPR compliance in all payroll operations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of system improvements, especially related to legislative or system changes.
• Cover duties of other payroll staff when required.
• Respond to internal payroll-related queries from staff.

Administrative Support

• Support the Finance Manager in delivering effective payroll services.
• Maintain communication with external bodies (Revenue, Social Welfare, etc.) as required.
• Provide documentation and administrative assistance for audits and internal reviews.

Change Management & Systems Development

• Stay informed of new developments in hospital systems, payroll regulations, and IT platforms.
• Assist with change initiatives such as new system implementation or workflow improvements.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Be employed within the HSE, Tusla, statutory health agencies, or a Section 38 organisation.
• Possess relevant clerical experience, or
• Leaving Certificate with at least 5 passes including English/Irish and Mathematics (Grade D or higher), or
• Equivalent qualifications at Level 6 on the QQI framework.
• Demonstrate requisite knowledge and ability for the role.

Desirable

• Previous payroll processing experience in a large organisation.
• Experience with SAP HR/Payroll system.
• Strong numerical and IT skills, including Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Understanding of pay cycles, payroll legislation, and HSE circulars.
• Experience in hospital/public sector environments.
• Experience in change initiatives such as mergers, shared service implementation, or system upgrades.

Key Competencies

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Planning & Organisation

• Effective task prioritisation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Meet deadlines efficiently.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Analytical skills to interpret data and solve problems.
• Sound judgement in escalating issues when appropriate.

Teamwork

• Work collaboratively within the payroll team.
• Show initiative and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

*This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role*

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