Payroll Specialist, Dublin

Role: Payroll Specialist – Group HR

Location: Central Park, Leopardstown – Hybrid Working (3 days in office – Weds, Thurs & Fri)

Would you like to be part of a team that delivers one of the largest in-house payrolls in Ireland?

We are a close-knit team of 11, with a diverse range of experience. We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative culture, offering a great opportunity to build your payroll skills and grow your career.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively in a team, can manage tight deadlines with confidence, and takes ownership of their work. You’ll bring strong attention to detail and numeracy skills, along with a clear desire to grow your payroll career in a fast‑paced, busy, and supportive environment.

Role responsibilities include:

• Accurate and timely processing of monthly payrolls for Ireland and the UK, in compliance with relevant legislation, Revenue/HMRC requirements, and internal policies.
• Processing and maintenance of payroll data within the SAP payroll system in line with agreed payroll calendars and statutory deadlines.
• Performing payroll audits and checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to payroll sign‑off.
• Responding to payroll‑related queries via the SAP CRM system, delivering a high standard of customer service in line with agreed SLAs.
• Preparation and reconciliation of payroll control accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Supporting payroll system testing and implementation of regulatory or system changes, ensuring payroll accuracy is maintained.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation to support internal and external audits.

What you will bring: 

• IPASS Qualified or equivalent payroll qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience in payroll operations, ideally in a high-volume or complex environment.
• A solid understanding of payroll-related employment legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of Irish Revenue and UK HMRC payroll processes and procedures.
• Strong numeracy skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• A customer-focused mindset, with the ability to respond to queries professionally and clearly.
• Take pride in your role and want to contribute to the team’s success.

Why work for AIB:

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

 Some of our benefits include; 

• Market leading Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options
• Two volunteer days per year

Please click here for further information about AIB’s PACT – Our Commitment to You.

Key Capabilities

• Customer First
• Eliminates Complexity
• Drives Progress
• Communication 
• Breadth of Technical Knowledge

 If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the recruiter at careers@aib.ie.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie.

Deadline:  Closing date is Friday, 27th March 2026

Disclaimer:

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.