Job description:                  Payroll Administrator

Location:                             Dunboyne Co. Meath (Hybrid)

Reports to:                         Head of Finance

Contract type:                    Part-time permanent average 20 hours per week.

Salary:                                 DOE €24,000-27,000

Summary of Job Purpose and Function

The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of payroll for over 350 employees across the Village Vets Group. This role is critical to the smooth operation of the business and requires a detail-oriented, experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, trustworthy, and capable of managing payroll independently while liaising effectively with internal stakeholders and external bodies.

This position is suited to an experienced payroll professional seeking a flexible part-time role with concentrated activity during payroll processing periods (typically five intensive days per month).

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate processing of monthly payroll for 350+ employees across multiple companies using in-house software (e.g., Brightpay)
• Administration of starters, leavers, and employee changes
• Preparation of monthly payslips, payroll journals, and month-end reports
• Liaising with Revenue and ensuring compliance with statutory payroll regulations
• Accurate calculation and processing of payroll deductions and non-salary emoluments
• Responding to employee queries regarding payslips and payroll issues
• Supporting the payroll budgeting process and contributing to financial planning
• Attending monthly meetings with area managers to ensure alignment and resolve payroll-related matters
• Maintaining confidentiality and data integrity in line with GDPR requirements

This list is not exhaustive, and there may be additional leadership duties required to ensure the effective running of the region.

Education, experience and skills: