Payroll Officer – Remote

Clarity Group is a fast-growing, technology-driven recruitment business specialising in the placement of healthcare professionals across Ireland. We provide both temporary and permanent staffing solutions to a wide range of clients nationwide.

We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Finance team. This fully remote position will be responsible for the accurate processing of weekly and monthly payrolls for approximately 800 temporary employees. Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining compliance with Irish payroll legislation and providing excellent support to employees and managers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious payroll professional looking to join a growing organisation that values innovation, technology and continuous improvement while offering excellent work-life balance.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Officer to support the efficient delivery of payroll services across the business. This role offers exposure to all aspects of payroll administration, including payroll processing, compliance, reporting, reconciliation, employee support and process improvement.

Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Recruitment and Operations, you will be responsible for ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and on time while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and compliance.

As a growing organisation, we value individuals who embrace technology, enjoy improving processes and are keen to contribute to the ongoing development of our payroll function through the use of modern systems and AI-powered tools.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience processing Irish payrolls and a strong understanding of payroll taxation, Revenue requirements and statutory compliance. An IPASS qualification or equivalent payroll certification would be highly desirable.

You are highly organised, analytical and capable of managing multiple priorities while consistently delivering a high level of accuracy. You are comfortable working with payroll systems, spreadsheets and reporting tools and can confidently investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.

You are a strong communicator who can build positive working relationships across the business, respond professionally to payroll queries and handle sensitive information with discretion. Experience using Collsoft, QuickBooks or similar payroll systems, together with a willingness to utilise AI tools to improve efficiency, would be advantageous.

Most importantly, you will be self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating effectively as part of a wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time using Collsoft.
• Add new employees to the relevant payroll and workforce management systems.
• Prepare, review and reconcile payroll reports using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, VLOOKUP and other relevant formulas.
• Utilise AI tools such as Gemini, Copilot and Claude to improve efficiency and support day-to-day payroll administration.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Adhere strictly to payroll processing deadlines and Revenue submission requirements.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Irish payroll taxation and statutory obligations.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and implement any necessary updates to payroll processes.
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll-related queries from employees and managers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll function.
• Carry out any other payroll-related duties that may reasonably be required.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• You must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience processing Irish payroll.
• IPASS Certificate in Payroll Techniques or equivalent qualification is desirable
• Strong understanding of Irish payroll taxation and Revenue requirements.
• Competent user of payroll software such as Collsoft, QuickBooks or similar systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets skills.
• Experience using AI tools such as Gemini, Copilot or Claude.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Fully remote position.
• Work from Home Allowance after passing probation
• Company Events and Socials with the team in Dublin
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to modern payroll technologies and AI-driven tools.
• Work-life balance and career development opportunities.