Payroll Implementation Manager (Ireland)

  • Portfolio Payroll Limited
  • Northampton, Northamptonshire
  • 26/01/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

We are working with a leading organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Implementation Manager to lead the end to end set up 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

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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Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.