Red D are recruiting a Payroll and Pensions Manager for a leading Dublin-based company that puts its people at the heart of everything it does.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-focused and organised Payroll and Pensions Manager to join a busy finance team. In this role, you’ll support finance managers across all payroll activities, from onboarding to retirement, ensuring accurate payroll processing, pension administration, and compliance with company policies and legislation.

The ideal Payroll and Pensions Manager will be highly organised, have strong attention to detail, and bring hands-on experience in payroll, pensions, and financial reporting. This role also plays a key part in financial transactions, reporting, and integrating payroll with business intelligence platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the administration of payroll and pension systems.
• Manage payroll processing to ensure compliance with all regulations and accurate salary, tax, and deduction calculations.
• Administer pension plans and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.
• Provide guidance and support to employees on pension programmes and payroll queries.
• Prepare and present financial reports related to payroll and pensions for management and key stakeholders.
• Generate and post accruals for management accounts and general ledger entries.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to align payroll, benefits, and financial reporting.
• Track staff expenses, accommodation deductions, and occupancy.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Contribute to annual budgets, forecasting, and the creation of BI reports.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in payroll and pensions, ideally in the hospitality or healthcare sector with at least 500 employees.
• Irish Payroll Association (IPASS) qualification and BI knowledge are strong advantages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled Payroll and Pensions Manager to make a real impact in a professional, supportive finance team while growing your career.