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About the Role
The Junior Payroll Administrator is responsible for accurate, efficient, and timely processing of monthly payroll, acting as the primary point of contact for payroll queries and ensuring data accuracy. The role supports day-to-day coordination of payroll activities, monitors deadlines, and collaborates with the Payroll Manager to finalize payroll results.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the accurate and timely processing of predominantly Irish retail payrolls while staying as a back up for UK Payroll.
- Liaise with Services and Business Units/stores to gather and validate monthly data, including hours worked, joiners, leavers, rate changes, and ongoing queries.
- Review and check components of payslips, including working hours, absences, allowances, store bonuses, and statutory payments/deductions.
- Monitor submission deadlines rigorously and ensure all required payroll inputs are received on time.
- Review payroll data during closing periods, proactively identifying discrepancies and resolving issues prior to final processing.
- Support end-of-employment calculations (exit elements, final payments, outgoing documentation) within legal deadlines.
- Collaborate with Finance Business Partners and store managers post-payroll to resolve data-related queries promptly.
- Provide direct, people-first support to store and central team members regarding payslip and payroll queries.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with managers and key contacts across your scope.
- Act as a highly accessible and service-driven point of contact, maintaining exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Assist in training store relays on basic personnel and time management tools to support operational autonomy.
- Contribute to high team satisfaction ratings through outstanding, clear, and proactive customer service.
- Support the Payroll Manager with ad-hoc reporting, statutory checks, and internal audits.
- Assist with system checks and user testing for payroll updates or upgrades.
- Ensure total confidentiality and compliance with GDPR regulations across all employee records and data.
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in payroll administration.
- Proven experience in UK and Irish Retail payroll processing.
- Available to start immediately (or on very short notice).
- Proficiency in payroll & HRIS systems.
- Experience with SAP HCM / SuccessFactors, and Workday.
- Candidates must already be eligible to work in the UK or Ireland.
Skills
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Customer-centric mindset
- Active listening skills
- Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities
- High attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High integrity
- Discretion
Location
- Dublin Office located in Decathlon Ballymun, St. Margaret’s Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11, D11 X2NC, Ireland.
Work Type
- Hybrid Working
- 3 times a week in the office
- 2 days per week may be done remotely
Experience Level
- Junior
- Minimum 3+ years
Education Level
- CIPP qualification (or working towards it) is a big plus.
Benefits
- Hybrid Working options
- Healthy employee discount on all Decathlon products
- Weekly Staff Sports/Activities
- Shareholding Scheme
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Intensive Learning and Development training via Decathlon Academy
About the Company
- Our welcoming culture, rooted in values of vitality, responsibility, generosity, and authenticity—and brought together by a shared passion for sports—offers a truly enriching experience for everyone.
Equal Opportunity
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.