Payroll Specialist

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin

Description

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.

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 payroll’s 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

Payroll Specialist

Benefits

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