What you need to know
We are currently seeking a Payroll Manager for our client, a public body based in Carlow.
This is a temporary position for up to 1 year to cover maternity leave of absence.
This role reports to the Financial Operations Manager and has a hybrid working arrangement, of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Your new job
Key duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and managing the Payroll and Travel and Subsistence function if the Finance Department.

• Lead, manage and develop the payroll team.

• Direct and oversee the processing and payment of fortnightly and monthly payrolls for employees and pensioners.

• Manage and maintain the payroll system (People XD) in collaboration with the Human Resource Systems Manager ensuring all system upgrades are tested thoroughly for implementation.

• Ensure that Travel and Subsistence expenses are paid on time and in accordance with policies and regulations.

• Develop and maintain all requisite policy and procedure documentation and robust controls for Payroll and Travel and Subsistence in line with best practice.  

What are we looking for?

• An accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) or QQI Level 8 Degree in a relevant discipline such as Finance or Business.

• Qualification in Payroll.

• Detailed knowledge of best practice Payroll and Public Sector Rules and Regulations pertaining to same.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Knowledge of PAYE/PRSI/USC regulations.

• Organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with People XD and/or insights reporting.

• Detailed knowledge of Travel & Subsistence and Public Sector Rules and regulations pertaining to same.

• Ability to lead and motivate.

• Ability to plan and prioritise work by considering risk, importance, and level of urgency.

• Self-motivated and resilient, with a positive, solutions-focused approach to work.

• Flexible with an ability to adapt to changing requirements/priorities.

By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and consent.
Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position. In the interest of protecting your data and informing you of your rights we will notify you should we retain your information by issuing an acknowledgement email and a request for consent where not already expressly given.