Applications are now invited for the following position:
Salary Officer (Full-time, specified purpose contract)
The successful applicants must, among other criteria:-
Leaving certificate or equivalent
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A minimum of 2-3 years payroll experience and/or experience in a high-volume environment
- Hospital payroll experience (desirable)
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Experience of working with SD Worx Megapay (desirable)
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Qualifications such as IPASS (desirable)
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Experience of working to deadlines
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Attention to detail and accuracy
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
Informal Enquiries to:
Tara O’Hare Financial Controller
Tel: 01 249 3477
Email: (APPLICATIONS SHOULD
NOT BE MADE TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS)
Please note that if you are viewing this advert via Irish jobs, the contact details for informal enquires above are not visible as Irish jobs do not allow telephone numbers or emails to be present in adverts. However, these details are visible in the advert on the St Patrick’s website in the career vacancies section.
A Job Description, detailing the role and full criteria, is available from the career’s page of the Hospital’s website www.stpatricks.ie/current-vacancies.
Applications in the form of covering letter and Curriculum Vitae, clearly stating the post being applied for should be uploaded
as one document to www.stpatricks.ie/current-vacancies by
Wednesday 19th August 2026.
Panels may be formed from which future positions may be filled.
St Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employer
Please note that while we seldom work with recruitment agencies, on the rare occasions we specify that we will accept CVs from recruitment agencies, it is only from those who engage in ethical practice. We do not expect recruitment agencies to charge candidates for placements, and do not condone this behaviour as it is not accepted practice.
About the organisation
St Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is Ireland's largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality mental healthcare, to promoting mental health awareness, and to advocating for the rights of those experiencing mental health difficulties.
We employ over 700 staff across our services. We hold our staff in high esteem and regard them as our most important asset, enabling us to fulfil our mission. We strive to create and maintain a forward-looking environment where our staff can be innovative and experience satisfaction in their work. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing development of our staff.
SPMHS core values-
Human Rights – supporting dignity, choice and voice
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Quality Care – excellence in service delivery and collaboration
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Innovation – encouraging improvement and new ideas
The role
Salary Officer – Specified Purpose Contract
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services seeks a Salary Officer to work as a member of the Salaries team in St Patrick’s Mental Health Services to ensure a high-quality service.
The Salary Officer will report to the Senior Salaries Officer and Financial Controller.
The standard working week applying to the post is 35 hours per week.
The benefits
By joining us, you become part of Ireland’s largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service provider, bringing lots of opportunities for your career. We offer you many employee benefits, including:
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A competitive salary range: €51,959 - €62,765
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Hybrid working
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26 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
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Ongoing training
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Paid study leave and funding for further education
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Support for career advancement and professional development
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Subsidised canteen and onsite gym
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Bike to Work and TaxSaver Commuter Ticket schemes
Location
St Patrick’s Hospital, James’s Street, Dublin 8, St Patricks Hospital Lucan and all SPMHS Dean Clinics.
The Salary Officer position is a hybrid role and the role requires the successful candidate to come onsite to St Patrick’s University Hospital in Dublin 8.
Responsibilities
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. The person appointed may be required to perform other duties as appropriate which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the position.
- Ensuring preparation work is carried out accurately and on time
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Preparing all wage sheets/ cards and entering details onto system
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Processing fortnightly payroll for over 600 employees and salaries etc
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Ensuring the starters and leavers are entered in line with payroll procedures
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Ensuring employee details are up to date and changes in deductions are processed correctly
- Reconciling input details to payment details
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Preparing EFT file for transfer to bank within specified time frame.
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Running bank transfer for individual cases
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Preparation and distribution of employee payslips mostly via email
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Entering tax credits and union deductions
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Liaising with the tax office
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Ensuring all necessary controls and authorisations are followed
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Preparing and reconciling month end reports
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Preparing and reconciling year end reports
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Responding to all employee pay related queries and ad hoc reporting for HR and finance as required
- Assisting auditors with payroll audits
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Assist in the implementation of new IT systems in the payroll department
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Providing cover and any other duties as they arise
Person specification
Qualifications and/or experience
Candidates must have:
- A minimum of 2-3 years payroll experience and/or experience in a high-volume environment
- Experience of working to deadlines
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Attention to detail and accuracy
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
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Hospital payroll experience is desirable
- Experience of working with SD Worx Megapay is desirable
Professional Knowledge
- Qualifications such as IPASS desirable
Competencies/Skills-
Confidential and discrete
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
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Ability to prioritise & work on own initiative
- Excellent organisational skills.
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Clear & focused in thinking
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Excellent attention to detail
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Be flexible
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Proven knowledge of MS Office suite
Note: All criteria noted above are essential, unless otherwise specified
Terms and Conditions
Tenure: 1.0wte Full time, Specified Purpose contract, pensionable as below.
Working Week: The
standard hours applying to this position is 35 hours per week.
Salary: The salary for the position is based on the Clerical Grade V 2026 pay scale (€51,959 - €62,765) and is commensurate with experience.
Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the position 26 days per annum.
Pension: All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme upon commencement of employment. The scheme is a defined contribution scheme with a deduction from the salary of the employee of 4%. In respect of an internal appointment being made the individuals existing pension arrangements will continue.
Probation: The appointee will be appointed in a probationary capacity for the first six months during which time the job holder’s performance will be subject to ongoing review.
Any extension to or suspension of the period of probation will be in line with the European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) 2022.
Health: The appointee must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the position and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character: The appointee must be of good character.
Retirement Age: Normal retirement age for employees is 66 years which at present is also normal pension age.
