Payroll Officer Admin Grade V

Applications are invited for the following post

 PAYROLL OFFICER -   Ref: 19/2026

Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Cork Services, Administrative Centre, Lota, Glanmire, Cork

What we offer

• HSE Pay scales
• Premium Payments
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Role

The Payroll Officer will work as a member of the Finance Department of Corlann South with primary responsibility for the preparation and processing of payroll. Payroll is processed on a fortnightly basis. The person appointed will complete their tasks, including those listed below, to the highest standard.

The Candidate:

Each candidate for the appointment must

·        Have a minimum 3 years professional experience in processing payroll

·        Have a QQI Level 6 (or above) qualification in Payroll, Accountancy, Business Studies, Commerce or equivalent / recognised professional accountancy qualification / IPASS Certificate in Payroll Techniques / IPASS Professional Payroll Manager.

·        Have Strong IT skills, specifically in payroll processing tools/software and MS office skills, particularly Excel and Word

·        Have a  ‘can-do’ approach with the ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet all required deadlines

·        Have ability to work on own initiative and willingness to assume significant responsibility, ownership and accountability

·        Have flexibility and adaptability with a logical approach to problem solving and sound judgement

·        Excellent accuracy and attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills

·        Interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with colleagues at all levels within and outside of the Services

·        Written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly

·        Fluent in English, both verbal and written

·        Have excellent numeracy, analytical, communication and organisational skills

·        Have an appreciation of the needs and rights of people with intellectual disabilities

·        Possession of a “B” class clean Irish Driving Licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads is desirable

Salary Scale:  Clerical Grade V - €52,235 - €62,485 incl. 2 LSI’s per annum (1/2/26 Consolidated Scales)

*Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of your starting date. Failure to produce this will mean that you will receive any incremental credit (if applicable) from the date of submission of documents.

 Reporting to: Office Manager

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Informal enquiries to:

Triona Carroll, Acting Head of Finance, Tel: +353 21 4556200

e-mail: triona.carroll@corlann.ie

or

  Pat Keaveney, Head of Finance, Tel: +353 87 44705825; pat.keaveney@corlann.ie

The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 12^th April 2026

 Interviews scheduled for Tuesday 21^st April 2026

Shortlisting of candidates is on the basis of the information contained in their application form & CV

*A panel may be formed for Permanent/ Temporary Full Time and Part Time vacancies in the Finance Department for a period of 1 year.

Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below

Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer