Payroll Support Administrator

We're excited to be recruiting for 2 x Payroll Support Administrators (perm and FTC) to join our People Team

Reporting to the People Services Lead, Payroll Support Administrators will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for colleagues across ROI and NI using Workday, maintaining data integrity, compliance with statutory requirements and company policies, and providing excellent service to colleagues on payroll-related queries

You’ll work closely with the People team and Finance department to support payroll, and related HR processes across the all-Ireland region

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers

You'll work majority of your week away from home

Away from home means either attendance at one of our head office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events

This role can be based in Derry, Belfast or Dublin

What you’ll be doing: Process monthly payroll for ROI and NI using Workday, including data validation, leaves, overtime, new hires, terminations, and salary/benefit adjustments

Maintain and verify employee data in Workday and Excel, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality

Prepare, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies in payroll reports swiftly

Administer employee benefits, deductions, pensions, and share schemes where applicable

Respond professionally to payroll-related queries from colleagues

Ensure compliance with local laws and data protection regulations (GDPR)

Test and implement Workday updates and configurations, collaborating with the Workday team and stakeholders

Document payroll processes and maintain up-to-date SOPs; provide training to HR colleagues

Manage cross-border payroll processes and liaise with People Services and Finance to ensure policy consistency

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency and controls

About you: Minimum of 2 years payroll experience, ideally in an all-Ireland or cross-border environment (essential) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; payroll or HR certification (desirable) Proven experience with Workday HRIS, Payroll, and reporting modules Advanced skills in MS Excel Strong understanding of ROI and NI payroll legislation, including PAYE, PRSI, USC (ROI), and NI tax rules Exceptional attention to detail and data integrity Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines This recruitment campaign will be used to support permanent, temporary and/or extension for any upcoming similar positions.