Payroll Administrator

Description

Saint John of God Kerry Services provides a range of programmes and services for adults and children with an intellectual disability throughout the Kerry region. A person-centred approach to service delivery is promoted in accordance with the Organisations values and ethos and in keeping with its commitment to the continuing development of community-based services. If you are looking for a new exciting challenge and share best practice, the following role might be of interest. Applications are invited for the following posts within our Services supporting adults and children with an intellectual disability. Payroll Administrator Contract (Part Time.5 WTE) Responsibility for: • Assist in the payroll function, specifically to ensure the timely and accurate recording and discharge of payroll liabilities to employees. • Responsibility for safeguarding the assets of the organisation by ensuring only authorised employees are paid according to authorised pay scales, service and/or other entitlements. • Responsibility for ensuring that an appropriate audit trail is maintained. • Responsibility for keeping up to date and informed on legislative developments impacting on payroll. • Key point of contact within the team communicating with employees in a timely, professional & pro-active manner in relation to payroll queries. • Uploading tax certificates and preparation, verification and filling of tax returns e.g. P30s. • Contribute to strategic projects such as the deployment of new technology solutions. • To provide general finance and administrative support as required. • To provide relief cover as required within all areas of administration and reception. The successful candidate must have: • Proven payroll experience of at least two years duration. • Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. • Strong attention to detail. • Team player with a flexible and helpful attitude in all aspects of the role. • Good working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office. • Knowledge of GDPR and data protection policies. • A full clean manual driver’s licence. Please note that salaries are paid in line with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales Grade IV. If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies and experience for this role, please submit your Curriculum Vitae, with work experience and education in date order please, explaining any gaps by Friday 13th November 2026. Informal Enquiries to Ms. Katie Murphy Applicants may be shortlisted based on the information supplied in the Curriculum Vitae. A panel may be formed from this campaign from which further vacancies which may arise during the lifetime of the panel will be filled. Saint John of God Community Services CLG is an equal opportunities employer.