Employer: HSE Dublin and Midlands Health Region
Location: Regional Hospital Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Reference: RHM1025286
Date Posted: 22 October 2025
Closing Date: 5 November 2025 at 12:00 PM
Category: Management / Admin / ICT
Grade: Grade V (0566) – Clerical / Administrative
Contract: Permanent, Whole-time
Advertisement Type: Internal (open to HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 & statutory health agency employees only)
About the Role
Regional Hospital Mullingar is seeking a Grade V Payroll Officer to join the Finance Department on a permanent whole-time basis. This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for hospital staff while supporting HSE compliance and financial governance.
The Payroll Officer will be part of a dedicated finance team, contributing to the effective delivery of payroll operations in accordance with public sector pay policy, HSE procedures, and Department of Health guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing within a busy healthcare environment.
- Ensure compliance with HSE payroll policies, pension rules, and revenue reporting.
- Use the SAP HR Payroll system (or similar) to process and validate payroll data.
- Supervise and support payroll team members, promoting a culture of accuracy and accountability.
- Maintain detailed payroll records and prepare periodic financial returns.
- Respond to payroll queries from staff and management in a timely and professional manner.
- Assist in audits, reconciliations, and system improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- Proven payroll processing experience in a large, complex organisation.
- Experience using SAP HR Payroll or equivalent payroll software.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a small team.
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong knowledge of payroll cycles, pension deductions, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Desirable
- Previous experience within the HSE or public sector.
- Familiarity with public sector pay circulars, FEMPI legislation, and consolidated salary scales.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer
- Permanent, whole-time post with clear career progression opportunities.
- Salary in line with HSE Grade V (0566) per the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (1 August 2025):
| Point | Annual Salary (€) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45,922 |
| 2 | 47,590 |
| 3 | 49,265 |
| 4 | 50,876 |
| 5 | 52,491 |
| 6 | 54,111 |
| 7 | 55,736 |
| 8 | 57,370 |
| 9 | 59,012 |
| 10 (1st LSI) | 61,251 |
| 11 (2nd LSI) | 63,495 |
- Generous HSE pension and leave entitlements.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development within the HSE network.
Ready to Apply?
The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 5 November 2025, at 12:00 noon.
Informal enquiries are welcome:
Name: Ms. Gail Manning
Title: Finance Officer, Regional Hospital Mullingar
Email: gail.manning@hse.ie
Tel: 044 93 94155
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