People Payments Administrator (E78202634641)

Temporary

Hybrid

Fulltime Working Hours Hybrid Option

Donnybrook, Dublin

Job Details

RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories, news, information and entertainment for Ireland, reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of all.

This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative, supportive and engaging. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.
 
Meet the team
The Finance People Payments team operates within our Central Finance department. We are responsible for the payment of 1,800 employees along with contractors/contributors who provide services to RTÉ.

We are looking for an experienced People Payments administrator.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for processing contractor payments (Fees Payroll) which operates on a lunar cycle as well as employee expenses which are processed weekly.

About the role:   
Execution of end-to-end Fees Payroll process, ensuring transactions are processed in an accurate and timely manner, including:
  • Reconciliation of approved fees from HR system
  • Preparation of interface file for payroll provider
  • Comprehensive review and validation of payroll provider reports (exceptions, payments, tax deductions, SEPA file)
  • Revenue return file & submission
  • Issuing payslips
  • Reporting for Payroll Manager / related parties
  • Arranging Bank Payments (domestic & foreign)
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Employee expenses processing, reporting and assisting with Helpdesk queries
  • Ensure tax compliance (Ireland / UK) & provision of requests for social welfare
  • Investigate and resolve all employee / divisional queries in a timely manner
  • Payroll timesheet processing
  • Benefit in Kind Processing
  • Ad-hoc
  • Provide fee input training to divisions on finance system
  • Requests as delegated by Payroll Manager
About you:
  • Ideally have 4 years working with payroll and other Finance systems
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work on own initiative
  • Ability to work well under pressure, problem solve and meet tight deadlines
  • Exceptional attention to detail and process
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and follow through skills
  • A collaborative team player
Nice to have:
  • IPASS Qualification or equivalent
  • Experience with other Microsoft applications such as Outlook and Sharepoint
  • Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers

How to Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit the below as one combined document:
  1. your CV
  2. an introduction paragraph of no more than 300 words outlining where/how you match the requirements of this role

This appointment will be made at Administrative Grade 2 and is being offered on fulltime fixed term one year contract. The salary scale for this grade is from €36,472 to €50,899 gross per annum.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 16th July 2026.

Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.

Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do – both on-air and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social experience, race and ethnicity, disability, civil and family status, religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.

We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview, we encourage you to let us know when you apply.