Payroll Specialist

About Sisk Group

Sisk is a family-run international construction and engineering company delivering impactful projects across building, infrastructure, rail, energy, and off-site manufacturing sectors in Ireland, the UK, and Europe. We foster a supportive environment that empowers employees to grow, influence positive change, and shape how communities live and work for generations.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist skilled in payroll management for both the UK and Republic of Ireland who will oversee the timely and accurate payroll processing for employees on weekly and monthly cycles. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, maintaining data accuracy, handling employee queries, and collaborating with various internal teams and clients to provide a top-quality payroll service. Familiarity with other European payroll systems is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing of UK and ROI employee salaries, overtime, bonuses, and statutory payments.
• Enter, verify, and reconcile payroll data to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform manual payroll calculations as needed.
• Prepare BACS payment files and payroll reports.
• Ensure all payroll activities adhere to UK and ROI tax laws, auto-enrolment, and statutory obligations.
• Administer pension contributions and statutory deductions and employee benefits following company policies.
• Handle payroll and benefits inquiries, escalating complex issues appropriately.
• Maintain and update employee data in payroll systems and support system enhancements and process improvements.
• Assist in payroll audits and ensure GDPR compliance and data confidentiality.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to resolve issues and support critical payroll deadlines.
• Support less experienced team members by sharing knowledge and improving payroll processes.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrable in-house payroll processing experience within UK and ROI jurisdictions.
• Experience managing entire payroll cycles end-to-end.
• Understanding of UK and ROI payroll legislation.
• Proficiency in the Coins payroll system is desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general payroll software.
• Professional payroll certification such as IPASS or CIPP.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• 26 days of annual leave.
• Participation in a pension scheme.
• Access to comprehensive health, wellbeing, and lifestyle support programs.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Additional benefits included in our Total Rewards program.

Equality and Inclusion

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment. Applications from all qualified individuals irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status, or any protected characteristic are welcome. We provide reasonable accommodations during recruitment to support candidates with disabilities. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, focusing on skills, experience, and potential.

Recruitment Transparency

All hiring processes comply with Irish and UK equality legislation and the EU Pay Transparency Directive to guarantee fairness and equal access. Only applications submitted directly through our internal recruitment team will be considered, and we do not engage with unsolicited agents or agencies.