Payroll Specialist

About the Role

Based in Dublin city center, Codec is looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations for the company. This critical position within the Finance team demands precision, discretion, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic professional services environment. While it is a full-time role, candidates seeking part-time hours will also be considered. The successful hire will be hands-on, adaptable, and collaborative with Finance, HR, and external parties, continually enhancing payroll processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee complete payroll processing for Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the UK; currently third parties handle NI and UK payroll, but there is potential to bring these in-house.
• Manage monthly payroll cycles, including adjustments for salaries, bonuses, commissions, pensions, benefits, and mandatory deductions.
• Ensure adherence to Revenue guidelines, PAYE modernisation, and applicable employment laws.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee payroll inquiries, addressing concerns swiftly and confidentially.
• Reconcile payroll data with the general ledger and assist with month-end financial closing.
• Maintain and improve payroll controls to ensure compliance and readiness for audits.
• Coordinate with external agencies such as payroll bureaus, auditors, and tax consultants.
• Collaborate with HR regarding onboarding, departures, and benefit management to maintain payroll accuracy.
• Support payroll reporting, including analytics, cost tracking, and special requests from senior management.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate payroll procedures.
• Be flexible to support other finance functions when workload allows, demonstrating a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 3 years of payroll experience, preferably within professional services or organizations with multiple entities.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and Revenue requirements; UK payroll experience is advantageous.
• Proven ability to independently manage entire payroll processes.
• Experience with payroll management software such as Sage.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance.
• Commercially minded with awareness of payroll's influence on financial reporting and business operations.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach capable of working autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with Finance, HR, and senior leadership.
• Comfortable within a hybrid work setup, committing to at least one day on-site weekly in Dublin 2 with remote work for the remainder.
• High standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

Why Join Codec?

• Be part of an expanding, ambitious tech firm that values strong governance and leadership.
• Engage directly with senior Finance and HR leaders in a role with significant impact.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment.
• Play a key role in refining payroll processes as the company scales.