Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Dornan Engineering Group is a leading international engineering contractor delivering high-value projects across Europe, UK & Ireland. Based in Little Island, Cork, this is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Payroll team as a Payroll Specialist, supporting the accurate and timely delivery of our in-house weekly and monthly payrolls across Ireland and the UK, as well as outsourced European payrolls. This is a hands-on role where you will manage the end-to-end payroll process, support employees with payroll queries and work closely with HR, Finance, Auditors, Tax Authorities and external payroll partners. Your day will include: Processing accurate and timely weekly and monthly payrolls across Ireland, UK and outsourced European payrolls Maintaining employee records and processing new hires, terminations and salary changes Calculating and administering benefits, allowances and statutory and voluntary deductions Responding to and resolving employee and internal/external payroll queries Preparing payroll reports and ensuring General Ledgers are accurately updated Assisting with monthly payroll account reconciliations Providing manual calculations and payments when required Liaising with HR, Finance, Auditors, Tax Authorities and external partners Reviewing payroll processes and identifying opportunities for improvement Ensuring payroll processes remain compliant with relevant legislation, GDPR and regulatory requirements Keeping up to date with payroll-related regulatory changes Supporting month-end, year-end and other ad-hoc payroll activities About You 2+ years' experience in a similar payroll role IPASS/CIPP qualification desirable Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities Ability to work effectively as part of a busy, collaborative team Strong understanding of payroll compliance and confidentiality For a confidential discussion or to learn more about the role, please email (url removed) or call me at (phone number removed). #LI-DB01 Women @ Dornan: Our (email address removed) Network through mentorship, development, and advocacy empowers women and promotes a more forward thinking construction industry. Dornan Strava Club: Employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections across the business, and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives. Be Yourself: We want everyone at Dornan to feel welcome, valued, and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers, and thrive