The Grade VI Section Officer Kilkenny role offers an excellent opportunity to join Payroll Services within Finance Shared Services (FSS), National Finance and Procurement Division. This internal HSE competition is open to eligible public health sector employees and offers strong career progression within a national finance function.
There is currently one permanent whole-time office-based vacancy in FSS Payroll, South East, Lacken, Dublin Road, Kilkenny.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage payroll processing activities within Finance Shared Services
- Supervise and support payroll administrative teams
- Ensure compliance with public sector pay regulations and HSE policies
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of payroll data
- Respond to payroll queries and stakeholder communications
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives
- Support audit and reporting requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Must be currently employed by the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies (WRC Agreement 161867 applies)
- Demonstrated administrative or management experience at appropriate level
- Strong payroll, finance, or administrative knowledge
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a structured environment
- Strong attention to detail and compliance awareness
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned to Grade VI (0574) HSE consolidated salary scales effective 1 August 2025 .
Public sector terms and conditions apply including pension entitlements, annual leave, and incremental progression in line with national agreements.
Contract types available:
- Permanent Whole-time
- Permanent Part-time
- Specified Purpose Whole-time
- Specified Purpose Part-time
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at:
FSS Payroll, South East
Lacken, Dublin Road
Kilkenny, R95 NV08
The role forms part of the National Finance and Procurement Division within the Health Service Executive, supporting payroll services across the health sector.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted by email only to:
[email protected]
Use subject line:
NRS15226 Grade VI Section Officer
Applicants will receive confirmation within 2 working days. If no confirmation is received within 5 working days, candidates should contact [email protected]
to verify receipt.
Informal Enquiries:
Nicola Molloy – HSE Payroll South Interim Operations Manager
Tel: 056 7784211 | Mobile: 087 1136462
Email: [email protected]
Rosemary Bartlett – Payroll Staffing and Communications Manager
Tel: 087 7618326
Email: [email protected]
Related Documents:
NRS15226 Job Specification
NRS15226 Application Form
NRS15226 Additional Campaign Information
Apply via the official HSE recruitment channel before 09 March 2026, 12:00 PM.
