HR & Payroll Coordinator – Maternity Cover

Dublin 24 | Hybrid (2 days WFH) | Circa €50,000 + completion bonus

Our client, a well-established organisation based in Dublin 24, is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Coordinator to join their team on a maternity cover assignment. This is an immediate-start role, offering excellent flexibility, a supportive team environment and a strong mix of payroll ownership and hands-on HR involvement.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy and confidentiality, and is confident supporting both employees and managers across payroll and HR processes.

The Role

Reporting into the HR function, you will provide end-to-end coordination of payroll while also supporting a broad range of HR activities across the Irish business (ROI and NI).

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits

• Coordinate the full payroll process for weekly and monthly payrolls across Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, working closely with an outsourced payroll provider
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and managers
• Compile and prepare monthly payroll and headcount reports
• Support Finance with audits and year-end payroll reporting
• Manage and coordinate employee benefits, including:
  • Health insurance
  • Pension schemes
  • Long service awards
  • Share schemes
  • Cycle to Work

HR Administration & Support

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee data, including personal details, compensation, benefits and organisational structures using SAP SuccessFactors
• Deliver a professional and efficient HR administration service across the business
• Provide first-level HR advice to line managers in line with company policies and procedures
• Coordinate recruitment activities, from interview scheduling through to onboarding
• Support HR-led projects and employee relations activities as required
• Continuously review and improve HR and payroll processes to drive efficiency and quality
• Carry out ad-hoc HR and payroll duties as required

The Person

Essential

• 2–3 years’ payroll experience, ideally in a busy or multi-entity environment
• Experience working within an HR function, supporting broader HR processes
• Strong working knowledge of Irish payroll legislation (ROI essential; NI an advantage)
• High level of discretion with proven ability to handle confidential data
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Payroll qualification (e.g. IPASS)
• Experience using SAP SuccessFactors
• Knowledge of current Irish employment legislation
• Demonstrated experience of process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives

A full clean driving licence is required for this role.

What’s on Offer

• Salary circa €50,000, plus a generous completion bonus
• Hybrid working – 2 days working from home
• Flexible working hours
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Immediate start
• Excellent exposure across payroll, HR operations and employee relations

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