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Payroll Analyst Jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland at Codec
Title: Payroll Analyst
Company: Codec
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Location: Dublin City centre, requirement (1 day onsite)
Role Overview
Codec is seeking an experienced, commercially aware Payroll Analyst 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. This role is a full time role but we will also accept candidates who are looking for a part time opportunity.
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.
Key Responsibilities
· 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.
Experience & Qualifications
· 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)
Key Skills & Attributes
· 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 and 3/4 days remote.
· High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism
Why Join Codec
· Join a growing, ambitious technology business with strong governance and leadership
· Work closely with senior Finance and HR stakeholders in a high-impact role
· Flexible hybrid working model
· Opportunity to shape and improve payroll processes as the company scales
