Payroll Specialist

Overview and Benefits

This role provides an excellent environment supported by benefits including free online medical consultations through a web-based doctor service, a competitive salary package, and 21 days of annual leave which increases to 26 days based on length of service. Additional perks include an extra leave day on your birthday after completing one year with the company, access to a comprehensive staff benefits and discount program, employee assistance services, and opportunities for professional development and training.

Primary Duties

• Accurately processing and delivering payroll on a biweekly basis within set deadlines and quality standards.
• Inputting and validating payroll data promptly and performing necessary adjustments where errors are identified.
• Addressing routine to complex payroll-related enquiries from employees.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external bodies such as Revenue, Tax Office, and Social Welfare to ensure payroll compliance.
• Gathering and reconciling attendance records like timesheets and holiday entitlements.
• Managing employee database updates including onboarding, offboarding, and modifications to employee records as well as processing leaves and time amendments.
• Investigating payroll questions regarding payments, tax deductions, PRSI, working hours, and vacations.
• Generating and reviewing payroll reports, and ensuring employee detail updates such as bank information and contact details before payroll runs.
• Importing tax credits and payroll submission data from ROS and adjusting job sheets to ensure accurate wage calculations for client invoicing.
• Maintaining and updating various templates and statutory documentation such as social welfare forms and maternity benefits while keeping accurate records.
• Promptly responding to payroll inquiries raised by colleagues and operational managers.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrable experience within a payroll environment is essential.
• Possession of an IPASS qualification is required.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced workplace.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, notably Word and Excel.
• Experience with SAP is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Organized and methodical work approach essential.
• Knowledge of the iTrent system is beneficial.

About the Employer

OCS UK & Ireland is a prominent facilities management organization employing over 50,000 individuals and achieving annual revenues exceeding £2 billion. The company specializes in a broad variety of services encompassing facilities management, cleaning, security, catering, and hard services. OCS fosters a corporate culture based on the TRUE values: Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment, aiming to maximize the wellbeing of colleagues, clients, and the communities served.

Additional Advantages

• The company was ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For in 2025, underscoring its focus on employee satisfaction.
• Provides digital learning opportunities through its OCS Academy including courses aimed at career advancement.
• Offers retail benefits and rewards through a dedicated Hapi application.
• Supports extensive professional development, with over 600 learners engaged across the UK and Ireland.
• Enables flexible payroll access through the Wagestream App for certain contracts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

OCS is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity across race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, and age. The company promotes fair opportunity employment and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.