Payroll Officer Grade V

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Payroll Officer (Grade V) – Healthcare Sector

Newcastle, Co. Dublin
Full-Time | Permanent | 35 Hours per Week
Public Sector | Pensionable Role

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Finance & Payroll team. This is a key role with full responsibility for accurate, compliant, end-to-end payroll processing across a large, diverse workforce.

You will work closely with the Payroll Manager and Finance team in a professional, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of fortnightly and monthly payrolls

• Processing timesheets, starters, leavers and payroll adjustments

• Managing tax, pension and superannuation records

• Processing illness, maternity, paternity and social welfare payments

• Payroll reconciliations, reporting and audit support

• Responding to staff payroll queries professionally and efficiently

• Supporting month-end processes and payroll-related projects

• Ensuring strong payroll controls and compliance at all times

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• IPASS qualification (or equivalent)

• Minimum 5 years’ payroll experience

• Strong knowledge of public-sector payroll & pensions

• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience using Megapay

• Highly organised, accurate, and able to work independently

Desirable:

• Public sector or healthcare payroll experience

• Payroll systems upgrades or project experience

• Payroll bureau background

What You’ll Get

✔ Excellent work-life balance (35-hour week)

✔ Competitive salary with incremental progression
✔ Generous annual leave (HSE terms)
✔ Supportive and inclusive team culture
✔ Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Additional Information

• Garda Vetting required

If you are interested, please reach out to me on saoirse.hanrahan@peglobal.net or apply here!