Course overview
The IPASS Professional Payroll Manager Qualification is a comprehensive 1-year course tailored for Irish Payroll managers and senior staff.
Developed in consultation with industry experts, and building on the knowledge from the Certificate in Payroll Techniques, the programme provides comprehensive training in advanced payroll practices, management skills, and key areas such as Employment Law and Income Tax.
It equips students with the skills to lead teams, handle leadership responsibilities and make strategic contributions to their organisations.
Graduates will gain a professional qualification that boosts career prospects, confidence, and demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 8 Saturdays
- Module 1 – TBC
- Module 2 – 25th January & 15th February
- Module 3 – 22nd March & 12th April
Entry requirements
Successful completion of the Certificate in Payroll Techniques is a pre-requisite for enrolment into this Professional Payroll Manager programme.
Assessment
Assessment for the programme is by way of three written assignments, one per module. The assignments, similar to a long essay are based on a case study.
The assignment tests their understanding of course principles and their ability to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Each module’s assignment requires students to identify key issues, explain their importance, and propose actions with justifications.
Guidance will be provided, and students have ample time to refine their responses before submission for assessment.
Testimonials
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Belinda RowlandsProfessional Payroll Manager"Choosing the IPASS Professional Payroll Management turned out to be one of the best decisions of my career. It equipped me with the skills and confidence I needed to manage payroll processes efficiently and effectively."
Delivery
Online Learning is increasingly the preferred option for students. Please be assured that our online learning platform is designed to provide the same level of care and support as in-person classes.
Studying online offers the flexibility to attend live lectures, scheduled on specific days, or view pre-recorded sessions at your convenience. Participants will also be assigned a tutor to support them throughout their studies.
Classes will be delivered via Zoom, requiring participants to have access to a computer with internet connection. Additionally, students will have access to our online portal, providing them with supplementary materials.
Who's it for?
The IPASS Professional Payroll Manager is the premier Payroll Manager qualification in Ireland. The programme is especially targeted at current and aspiring payroll managers with a drive for self-improvement and a desire to advance their careers.
Beyond gaining in-depth Payroll & Employment Law knowledge, completing this course demonstrates your dedication, commitment, and capability for continued professional development—qualities highly valued by employers seeking management staff.
Subjects
This module builds on the knowledge and experience students acquired from the Certificate in Payroll Techniques. It provides students with an understanding of the more complex issues in payroll, especially in relation to the international movement of employees.
An employee’s tax residence and location where they perform their duties of employment have a major impact on payroll. This module covers the following topics:
- Personal Taxation
- Residence in Ireland for Income Tax Purposes
- Introduction to Double Taxation Agreements
- Taxation of Inbound Assignees
- Taxation of Outbound Assignees
- Tax Equalisation for Global Mobility
- Company Directors
- Share-Based Remuneration
- Attachment of Earnings Order and Notice of Attachment
- Advanced PRSI
- Pensions and PRSAs – Advanced Issues
- Payroll Accounting and Budgeting
- Employed or Self-Employed – Determining an Individual’s Status for Tax
- Purposes
- Revenue Compliance Interventions
- Tax Management Practices for Employers and Employees
- CSO Surveys
- In-house Payroll versus Payroll Outsourcing
- Considerations when selecting Payroll Software
This module provides students with an understanding and application of various areas of employment law which interact with the role of payroll managers. This module covers the following topics:
- Minimum Notice and Redundancy
- Protection of Employees including Employer Insolvency situations
- Industrial Relations and Unfair Dismissals
- Employment Equality
- Gender Pay Gap Reporting
- Data Protection
- Information and Consultation Arrangements in the Workplace
- WRC Inspections
This module covers the essential topics connected with organisational behaviour and the important processes connected with people management. This module contains 2 parts.
Part 1: Main Principles underpinning organisational behaviour
- Individuals and how they interact
- Motivational theory
- Managing Teams and team building
- Organisational structure and change management
- Individual and organisational communications
Part 2: Management Processes, Techniques, Systems and Principles
- Recruitment and Selection
- Performance Management
- Training and Development
- Leadership and Management styles
- Planning and Evaluation
About IPASS - Irish Payroll Association
IPASS – Irish Payroll Association is Ireland’s premier provider of Payroll and VAT training and certification.
We specialise in training which covers the operation of PAYE, PRSI, the Universal Social Charge (USC), the operation of Employment Law and the operation of UK PAYE and NIC.
We also provide training in the operation of the Irish VAT system, Relevant Contracts Tax (Subcontractors Tax Regulations), Professional Services Withholding Tax (PSWT) and consultancy services in all of the areas covered by our training courses.
Our Payroll and VAT qualification courses are the only QQI ( Quality Qualifications Ireland ) accredited qualifications in these areas. We operate through a series of classroom-based courses, distance learning courses, online learning, in-house and 1-day courses which are run continuously throughout the year on a nationwide basis.
We represent a cross-section of payroll professionals and businesses from every sector of the economy and we are recognised by both the business community and Government Departments as the leading providers of information and education on payroll-related matters.
