Temporary Payroll Specialist | Dublin 17 | Temporary | Full-Time | €50,000 Pro Rata | Immediate Start
Key Points
- Salary: €50,000 per annum, pro rata for the duration of the assignment
- Location: Dublin 17
- Position: Temporary assignment
- Start: Immediate
- Duration: Until December 2026, with potential for a permanent opportunity
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
- Working Arrangement: Fully office-based
- Payroll: Approximately 200 employees
- Frequency: Weekly and monthly payroll
- System: Sage
- Key Responsibilities: Payroll processing, time and attendance integration and Revenue returns
Job Summary
Hall Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Temporary Payroll Specialist for an established organisation based in Dublin 17.
This is an immediate-start assignment running until December 2026, with the possibility of developing into a permanent opportunity.
You will take responsibility for processing both weekly and monthly payrolls for approximately 200 employees, comprising around 160 employees paid weekly and 40 paid monthly. Working with Sage, you will manage the payroll cycle, ensure information from the organisation’s clocking system is accurately incorporated and complete the associated Revenue payroll returns.
This position requires someone who is already comfortable managing payroll independently and can quickly take ownership of an established payroll process. You will work alongside an existing finance colleague within a small team, so accuracy, organisation and the ability to manage payroll deadlines with limited supervision will be particularly important.
Key Responsibilities
Weekly & Monthly Payroll Processing
You will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the organisation’s established payrolls.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Process weekly payroll for approximately 160 employees
- Process monthly payroll for approximately 40 employees
- Prepare and validate payroll information before processing
- Maintain accurate employee payroll records
- Review payroll information for errors or discrepancies
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately and within required deadlines
- Maintain appropriate payroll documentation and records
- Respond to payroll-related queries where required
What to demonstrate in your application: Previous hands-on responsibility for processing payroll independently, ideally involving both weekly and monthly payroll cycles and comparable employee volumes.
Sage Payroll
Sage is the organisation’s existing payroll system and will form a central part of the role.
You will use Sage to process payroll information, maintain employee payroll records and complete the regular payroll cycle.
What to demonstrate in your application: Practical experience using Sage payroll software. Please clearly identify your level of Sage experience and the payroll systems you have previously used.
Time & Attendance / Clocking System
Employee working-time information is captured through an established clocking system which integrates with the payroll process.
You will be responsible for ensuring the relevant time and attendance information is correctly reflected in payroll processing and for identifying discrepancies that need to be resolved before payroll is finalised.
What to demonstrate in your application: Experience working with clocking, time and attendance or payroll-integrated attendance systems would be particularly relevant.
Revenue Returns & Payroll Compliance
You will be responsible for the Revenue-related elements associated with the payrolls you process, including the appropriate filing of payroll returns.
Accuracy and attention to deadlines will be essential to ensure payroll information is processed and reported correctly.
What to demonstrate in your application: Experience processing Irish payroll and completing associated Revenue payroll returns.
What We’re Looking For
This assignment requires an experienced payroll professional who can step into an established process and become productive quickly.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
- Previous hands-on payroll processing experience
- Experience processing Irish payroll
- Ability to manage weekly and/or monthly payroll cycles
- Experience using Sage payroll software
- Understanding of Irish payroll and Revenue reporting requirements
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work to fixed payroll deadlines
- Confidence reviewing payroll information and identifying discrepancies
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information appropriately
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a small finance team
Experience processing payroll for a workforce of approximately 200 employees or more would be particularly relevant. Applicants must currently reside in Ireland.
Who This Role Would Suit
This position may suit an experienced:
- Payroll Specialist
- Payroll Administrator
- Senior Payroll Administrator
- Payroll Officer
- Payroll & Finance Administrator
It would particularly suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of an established payroll function and is comfortable working independently rather than requiring extensive payroll training or supervision.
Because this is an immediate-start temporary assignment, candidates who are currently available or can become available at short notice will have a particular advantage.
Salary & Working Arrangements
Salary
€50,000 per annum, pro rata for the duration of the temporary assignment
Position
Temporary – immediate start until December 2026
There is potential for the position to develop into a permanent opportunity, although this is not guaranteed.
Hours
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Location
Dublin 17
This position is fully office-based.
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced payroll professional with strong Irish payroll and Sage experience who can take ownership of weekly and monthly payroll processing, we’d like to hear from you.
Given the immediate requirement, please clearly confirm that you are a current resident of Ireland, immediately availability or have a 1 week notice period when applying.
At Hall Recruitment, we’re dedicated to building diverse and authentic workplaces. We also know that excellent candidates rarely match 100% of a job description. If you meet around 70% of the criteria for this role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
