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# Voice of Payroll: 2024 Ireland Report

Discover insights from the payroll profession

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## We’re excited to present the ‘Voice of Payroll’, 2024 Ireland Report in partnership with IPASS. 

#### This first edition offers an in-depth pulse review of the payroll landscape in Ireland, bringing you valuable insights into the industry.

About the Report

This report dives into the world of payroll, examining areas like job satisfaction, work-life balance, salaries, career progression, and the challenges faced by professionals in the field.

We surveyed 1,099 payroll professionals across practices and payroll bureaus, those working as in-house processors, contractors, and self-employed individuals, to provide a comprehensive overview of the payroll industry in 2024. 

What you'll learn?

- ### Gain insights into job satisfaction, work-life balance, and salaries in the payroll industry. 
- ### Understand the challenges faced by payroll professionals, how time is being wasted, and how to overcome this. 
- ### Explore the future of payroll with discussions on data security, AI, and more. 

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# Key findings

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### Gender breakdown

83%

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The gender breakdown of payroll workers in Ireland is notable, with women representing 83% of the workforce and men 17%

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### Average Age

### 45-54 years

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The payroll industry in Ireland is predominantly made up of a more mature demographic, with the highest cohort between 45-54 years. 

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### Payroll Team Size

66%

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Most payroll teams are quite small, with 66% being solo or just two people. This highlights the need for efficiency and adaptability in handling payroll tasks.

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### Office vs home working - trends and  preferences

50%

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Almost 50% of payroll professionals surveyed work in the office full-time or most of the time, 28% work a hybrid model and 22% primarily work from home.

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### Payroll professionals reporting satisfied in their role and job

73%

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Overall, satisfaction found in the job was very positive. More than 16% of payroll professionals report strong satisfaction in their role, with a further 57% saying they are satisfied.  

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### Finding skilled payroll professionals is considered a challenge

70%

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Nearly 70% of those involved in hiring find it difficult to find skilled payroll processors. At the same time, there’s a strong demand for more training.

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## Stay ahead of the latest trends and gain valuable insights into the Irish payroll industry

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