Payroll & HR Coordinator

About

You will be joining a well-established organisation operating within the education and research sector, supporting a large national community of learners, educators and researchers. The organisation has a strong digital and services focus and plays a vital role in enabling institutions to operate effectively in an increasingly digital environment. With a people-first culture, the organisation places significant emphasis on collaboration, fairness, wellbeing and long-term impact.

Your new role

As Payroll & HR Coordinator, you will join the People Operations team on a permanent basis, supporting end-to-end payroll delivery while also providing high-quality HR administrative support across the employee life cycle. This is a hands-on, varied role ideally suited to someone with strong Irish payroll experience who is looking to further develop their career across both payroll and HR functions.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end administration of Irish monthly payroll in collaboration with an external payroll provider.
• Acting as the main point of contact for all payroll-related queries
• Administration of company benefits in line with internal policies
• Supporting internal and external audits requiring People Operations input
• Preparing and maintaining People Operations reports for multiple stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate employee records on the HRIS
• Managing purchasing activities for the People Operations team, including purchase orders and liaison with Finance
• Providing timely and professional support via the People Operations mailbox
• Acting as custodian of HR documentation and supporting compliance activities
• Collaborating closely with People Operations and Finance colleagues
• Supporting additional People Operations projects and initiatives as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Irish payroll administration (in-house or outsourced)
• IPASS Payroll Technician qualification (Essential*)
• Experience providing HR administration support
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy when handling sensitive data
• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• High level of discretion, integrity and professionalism

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience using HRIS platforms (e.g. BambooHR)
• Working knowledge of SharePoint
• Experience supporting EU-funded projects or complex reporting

What you'll get in return

• You will join a values-driven organisation with a strong sense of purpose, where collaboration, wellbeing and positive impact are genuinely embedded in how people work together every day.
• Competitive salary of €40,000-€45,000
• Hybrid working model (2 Days in Office)
• Summer hours: Late June to Late August
• Monthly flexible half-day Friday
• Very competitive pension contribution (5% employee, 10% employer)
• Desirable Health insurance scheme via VHI
• Limited On-site Parking (Via Pre-Booking System)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tax Saver and Cycle to Work schemes