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About RSM
As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM is committed to delivering big ideas and premium service. We are a fast‑growing firm with a clear ambition to become the premium adviser to the middle market, locally and globally. This vision underpins everything we do and motivates our people to make a real impact.

RSM Ireland is one of the country’s fastest‑growing advisory firms, specialising in audit, tax and consulting services.
RSM is the world’s most rapidly growing accountancy network and is currently ranked number six globally.

When you join RSM, you’ll have a world of opportunities to build the career you want. It’s your future. Own it at RSM. Our clients range from growth‑focused entrepreneurial businesses to large multinational organisations, operating across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.

About the role
RSM has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our Outsourcing team. This is a senior role within a growing area of the firm, working with a diverse client base including domestic, FDI and public sector clients.

The role offers challenging, commercially focused and rewarding work within a global professional services firm, with significant opportunity to shape the payroll offering, lead client relationships and develop team capability.

Key responsibilities
Client delivery & technical leadership

• Overall responsibility for managing and reviewing a portfolio of Irish and internationally active payroll clients.
• Review and sign‑off of monthly payroll processing, statutory payroll filings and outputs.
• Act as a senior point of contact for payroll‑related technical queries, advising clients on Irish payroll compliance matters.
• Ensure payroll services are delivered accurately, on time and in line with agreed service levels.

Client relationship management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Deliver a consistently high standard of client service, particularly for internationally owned and complex client groups.
• Support partners and directors on payroll aspects of wider outsourcing, tax and advisory engagements.

Team leadership & development

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and technical oversight to the payroll team.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior and mid‑level team members.
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and retention of payroll talent within the firm.

Operational & practice development

• Contribute to the operational management and continuous improvement of the payroll function.
• Support the development of scalable payroll processes, controls and best practices.
• Assist with business development initiatives, proposals and pitches relating to payroll and outsourcing services.
• Collaborate with other RSM member firms on cross‑border payroll and employment‑related projects.

About the ideal candidate
The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in Irish payroll processing, including experience in a senior or supervisory role.
• A recognised payroll qualification (IPASS or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of Irish payroll legislation, PAYE, USC, PRSI and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience working with payroll software and systems (e.g. Sage, Thesaurus, BrightPay or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and a strong awareness of confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence dealing directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams.

RSM is an equal opportunity employer.