Payroll Specialist
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Job Summary
Codec is seeking an experienced commercially aware Payroll Specialist to take ownership of payroll operations across the business. This is a key role within the Finance team requiring a high degree of accuracy discretion and the ability to operate in a fast-paced professional services environment.
This role is a full time role but we will also accept candidates who are looking for a part time opportunity.
This role is a full time role but we will also accept candidates who are looking for a part time opportunity.
The successful candidate will be a versatile hands-on operator who can work collaboratively with Finance HR and external stakeholders while continuously improving payroll processes and controls.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end payroll management for Ireland NI & UK with NI & UK being processing by third parties currently potentially take in house and ensuring timely and accurate processing
- Manage monthly payroll cycles including salary changes bonuses commissions pensions benefits and statutory deductions
- Ensure full compliance with Revenue requirements PAYE modernisation and relevant employment legislation
- Act as the primary point of contact for employee payroll queries resolving issues efficiently and confidentially
- Reconcile payroll outputs to the general ledger and support month-end close processes
- Maintain and enhance payroll controls ensuring audit readiness and adherence to internal policies
- Liaise with external providers including payroll bureaus auditors and tax advisors
- Partner with HR on joiners leavers and benefits administration to ensure payroll accuracy
- Support reporting requirements including payroll analytics cost reporting and ad hoc requests from senior management
- Drive process improvements and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency
- Expect flexibility to assist in other finance roles when capacity allows team player with a can-do attitude is a requisite.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years payroll experience ideally in a professional services or multi-entity environment
- Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and Revenue requirements (UK experience beneficial)
- Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll independently
- Experience with payroll systems (e.g. Sage)
Key Skills & Attributes
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance
- Commercially aware with an understanding of payrolls impact on financial reporting and business operations
- Proactive and solution-focused with the ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across Finance HR and leadership teams
- Comfortable operating in a hybrid working environment with a willingness to be on-site in Dublin city centre at least 1 day per week and can work 3/4 days remotely.
- High level of confidentiality integrity and professionalism
Why Join Codec
- Join a growing ambitious technology business with strong governance and leadership
- Work closely with senior Finance and HR stakeholders in a high-impact role
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Opportunity to shape and improve payroll processes as the company scales
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
As a Microsoft-certified IT managed services provider, Codec offers best-in-class people and processes to lead successful digital transformation projects.
