Payroll Administrator – 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Junior Payroll Administrator

Location:         Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin D24 R9YX
Hours:                Monday–Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm

Contract:         Fixed Term

We’re looking for a Junior Payroll Administrator to join our team and take responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across the business.

This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 1 year’s payroll experience who has a good understanding of Irish payroll legislation and enjoys working in a busy, detail-focused environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Processing weekly and/or monthly payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
• Managing starters, leavers, salary changes, deductions and other payroll amendments
• Using Time & Attendance systems to support the payroll process
• Calculating and processing PAYE, PRSI, USC, pensions, and social welfare deductions
• Ensuring payroll is fully compliant with Irish legislation, Revenue requirements and reporting deadlines
• Preparing and submitting payroll returns and statutory reports
• Administering employee benefits and deductions, including pensions, health insurance, sick pay and maternity/parental leave
• Acting as a key point of contact for employees and responding to payroll queries promptly and professionally
• Reconciling payroll reports and supporting Finance with payroll journals and month-end/year-end reporting
• Liaising with Revenue, Social Welfare, pension providers, auditors and other external stakeholders
• Providing cover and support for other members of the payroll team when required

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in a payroll role
• A good understanding of Irish payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Experience using payroll systems and MS Excel
• Experience with Sage is desirable
• Experience using Time & Attendance software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• A relevant payroll/HR qualification, or currently working towards one, is desirable
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player

Why join us?

You’ll be joining a supportive team in a role where your work has a direct impact on our employees every week. We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and detail-focused, with the opportunity to develop their payroll knowledge and experience within the business.

Who we are:

PRL is a family owned, Irish indigenous business who play a vital role in supporting consumers in everyday living.

We are proud of our long-standing reputation as a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the freight, logistics, in-market sales and warehousing industry. We work in partnership with flagship brands across a variety of sectors, providing top-quality services that meet their unique needs and requirements.

We have a strong culture putting people and our values at the very centre of everything we do, creating a sustainable future for our teams and our company.

PRL takes great pride in its acknowledgment as a TOP employer in 2026, which recognises our commitment to excellent people practices, policies and working conditions. With this certification we stand among 2,053 Top Employers spanning 121 countries/regions across five continents.