Payroll Coordinator

Role Overview

We are looking to hire an experienced Payroll Coordinator to join our busy Finance Transaction Services team in Cork, Ireland. This full-time contract role involves ensuring payroll and employee expense processes are handled efficiently and accurately, adhering to company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely payroll processing activities.
• Administer employee expense claims as per organizational guidelines.
• Distribute payslips and related expense documentation.
• Address queries from employees and managers regarding payroll, attendance, time tracking, absences, and expenses.
• Provide broad administrative and operational support within the payroll function.
• Maintain and update procedural documents related to payroll processes.
• Verify and manage new hires and departures data for payroll setup and closure.
• Prepare necessary employment and salary documents when needed.
• Generate and keep up-to-date weekly timesheet and payroll records.
• Assist users with payroll and HR management systems covering time, absence, and expense modules.
• Contribute to onboarding and induction activities for new employees.
• Identify and escalate payroll-related problems to facilitate swift resolution.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the wider team.

Candidate Profile

• At least three years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Familiarity with payroll software; experience with Oracle payroll systems is beneficial.
• Background in transactional services, shared services, or finance operations environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective at time management and detail-oriented in work approach.
• Adaptive and flexible to dynamic work conditions.
• A proactive learner with enthusiasm for skill development.
• Committed to accuracy, quality, and ongoing process improvement.

What We Offer

• Integration into a collaborative and supportive finance team.
• Experience in a fast-moving and growing business setting.
• Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to organizational growth.