Ashley Adams
- Phone: +353 87 123 4567
- Email: ashley.adams@email.com
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- LinkedIn: ashleyadamsireland
Summary
Four years of dedicated experience in payroll processing and timekeeping, consistently ensuring accurate and timely compensation for over 500 employees. Proven ability to streamline payroll operations, enhance data integrity, and maintain strict adherence to Irish employment legislation and revenue guidelines.
Adept at managing complex payroll cycles, implementing new timekeeping systems, and resolving discrepancies efficiently to support organizational financial health and employee satisfaction.
Experience
Payroll and Timekeeping Specialist, Kavanagh & Sons Logistics -- Dublin, Ireland
Mar 2021 – present
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Managed end-to-end payroll processing for 350+ employees across multiple pay frequencies (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly), ensuring 100% accuracy in payments and deductions.
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Implemented a new cloud-based time and attendance system, reducing manual data entry by 25% and improving reporting efficiency by 20%.
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Resolved complex payroll discrepancies and employee queries, maintaining a 98% satisfaction rate for payroll-related issues.
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Prepared and submitted P45s, P60s, and other Revenue Commissioners' forms, ensuring full compliance with Irish tax regulations.
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Collaborated with HR to onboard new hires into the payroll system and process terminations, including final pay calculations and entitlements.
Junior Payroll Clerk, Emerald Tech Solutions -- Dublin, Ireland
June 2019 – Feb 2021
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Assisted in processing payroll for 200+ employees, verifying timesheets, and calculating wages, overtime, and commissions.
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Maintained accurate employee records, including personal information, tax codes, and bank details, ensuring data confidentiality.
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Reconciled payroll accounts and prepared summary reports for management, contributing to timely financial closings.
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Supported the implementation of new payroll software, participating in data migration and user acceptance testing.
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Responded to basic employee payroll inquiries and provided guidance on timekeeping procedures.
Education
Dublin Business School, Certificate in Payroll Administration -- Dublin, Ireland
Sept 2018 – May 2019
Technological University Dublin, Higher Certificate in Business Studies -- Dublin, Ireland
Sept 2016 – June 2018
Skills
Payroll Software & Systems: Sage Micropay, Thesaurus Payroll Manager, CoreHR, QuickBooks Payroll, Time & Attendance Systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, Kronos)
Payroll Operations: Gross-to-Net Calculations, Deductions (PAYE, PRSI, USC), Expense Reimbursements, Benefits Administration, Leave Management (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Parental Leave)
Compliance & Reporting: Irish Employment Law, Revenue Commissioners Regulations, GDPR, P45s, P60s, Payroll Reconciliation, Audit Support
Data Management: Data Entry & Verification, Record Keeping, Database Management, Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Confidentiality
Interpersonal & Communication: Employee Relations, Query Resolution, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving