PMD Formwork is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team on a permanent basis, working from our offices in Galway.
This is a critical role within the business. PMD operates across multiple sites with both permanent and contract staff, and payroll is processed weekly. Due to the nature of construction work, weekly payroll can vary depending on site locations, hours worked, team numbers, overtime, allowances, and project requirements.
We are looking for a reliable, detail-focused and payroll-qualified person who can take ownership of the weekly payroll process and ensure that staff are paid accurately and on time.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Processing weekly payroll for permanent and contract staff
- Managing weekly variations in hours, locations, allowances and employee numbers
- Checking and reconciling timesheets and site records
- Ensuring accurate calculation of wages, overtime, deductions and holiday pay
- Maintaining payroll records and employee payroll files
- Liaising with site managers, supervisors and office staff to resolve payroll queries
- Ensuring compliance with Revenue, PAYE, PRSI and USC requirements
- Preparing payroll reports for management
- Supporting the wider accounts/admin function where required
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate should have:
- Proven payroll experience, ideally in construction, trades, contracting or a multi-site environment
- Payroll qualification or strong relevant payroll training
- Good knowledge of Irish payroll, Revenue requirements and employment-related payroll obligations
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet weekly deadlines
- Confidence dealing with timesheets, variable hours and site-based staff
- Good communication skills and the ability to follow up on missing or unclear information
- Experience with payroll software and Microsoft Excel
Why Join PMD?
This is an important and trusted role in a busy and growing construction business. The successful person will become a key part of the office team and will help ensure that payroll runs smoothly every week for staff across multiple projects.
Position Details
Role: Payroll Specialist
Location: Galway office
Type: Full time, permanent
Payroll frequency: Weekly
Start date: As soon as possible / by agreement
Pay: €20.00-€24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
