activpayroll

Payroll Administrator

Ireland full-time Entry Salary not listed
full-time Entry level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Our payroll operations are the at the heart of our business, managing a portfolio of customers managing the delivery of end-to-end Irish payrolls, ensuring that the service is consistently delivered accurately and on time while providing a best-in-class customer experience.

We are seeking a Payroll Administrator with proven experience in Irish payroll processing to join our Irish team at the heart of our Irish Operations. We are looking for someone with an exceptional eye for detail and the ability to coordinate multiple payrolls for our customers.
On a typical day you'll be...

Acting as the focal point for a varied portfolio of payroll clients, delivering consistently fantastic customer service

Processing end-to-end Irish payrolls of various headcount and pay complexity in accordance with agreed timelines

Hosting and chairing regular governance calls with clients to track progress, review performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Ensuring that payroll manuals are relevant and updated regularly to reflect current processes

Preparing payroll calendars and checklists, ensuring that checking sheets are completed for every payroll processed

Answering queries from clients, partners and colleagues, troubleshooting and resolving where possible, or escalating more complex issues through our internal channels

Preparing and uploading ROS submissions and dealing with Clients Revenue queries on their behalf.

Delivering excellent customer service, responding quickly and effectively to all queries and ensuring that issues are resolved either directly or through the right escalation channels

Making sure that customers are fully updated and never in any doubt as to how their service is being managed

Making sure that any risks to service delivery are communicated quickly and realistically to the client and to the appropriate managers, and being innovative and agile in bringing solutions or mitigations to the table

Being honest and authentic in communicating both positive and difficult conversations

Being a brilliant team player, supporting colleagues across the team to ensure that customer service delivery is consistent across the department, providing help and guidance and ensuring no one is left behind

To be truly effective you will…

IPASS certified with at least 1 year of proven experience in Irish payroll processing, ideally in a busy bureau environment (if you have experience with Megapay- that would be a fantastic asset)

Great team player with the ability to work under pressure and coordinate multiple payrolls

Exceptional attention to detail and driven by accuracy and quality with the ability to spot errors or notice when things “just don’t look right” - and motivated to follow these through to resolution

Great customer service skills, able to build solid working relationship with our clients

Being action-oriented, willing to step up and be counted under pressure and seize opportunities to make things work better for both customers and colleagues

Really good with databases, systems and software packages, especially Microsoft Excel

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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Payroll Administrator role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at activpayroll?
  3. Which of Accounting, Customer Service and Excel have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. What have you learned quickly in a past role, project, or training experience?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Accounting, Customer Service and Excel.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Payroll Administrator role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Customer Service and Excel, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes activpayroll needs from this hire.

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