Payroll Implementation Manager (Ireland)

We are working with a leading organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Implementation Manager to lead the end-to-end setup and implementation of a new Irish payroll.

This is a critical role for an individual with strong payroll systems knowledge and proven implementation experience, who can take ownership of the project from vendor selection through to go-live and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and implementation of a new Irish payroll solution
• Support third-party payroll vendor selection and system integration
• Manage system testing, validation, and payroll parallel runs
• Design and document payroll processes and controls
• Ensure full compliance with Irish tax and payroll legislation
• Drive payroll process improvements and best practice
• Deliver effective knowledge transfer across the payroll team

Key Requirements

• Strong, hands-on Irish payroll experience (essential)
• Proven payroll implementation experience, ideally within Ireland
• Excellent payroll systems knowledge and understanding of integrations
• Strong understanding of Irish payroll and tax compliance
• Ability to manage stakeholders and work independently in a project-led role

Additional Information

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working: 1-2 days per week in the Northamptonshire office
• Start ASAP
• Competitive salary on offer

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a high-impact payroll transformation project.

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.