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Payroll Manager / Senior Payroll Specialist

Ireland, Dublin · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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Codec is seeking an experienced, commercially aware Payroll Manager / Senior 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. 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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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)
  • 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 2 at least 1 day per week
  • High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism

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