25 nov.
Essential Guide for EU Staff Relocating to Ireland
Index
- How to Open a PPS Number
- Taxation in Ireland
- Bank Account / Payment Method
- Salary Estimates
- Long-Term Accommodation in Ireland
- Questions & Answers
Section 1: How to Open a PPS Number
- Definition: A Personal Public Service (PPS) Number is a unique reference number for accessing social welfare benefits and public services in Ireland.
- Requirements: Identity proof, reason for needing a PPS Number, and proof of address.
- Application: Apply online at MyWelfare.ie with necessary documents.
Section 2: Taxation in Ireland
- Emergency Tax: Temporary higher tax rate applied until you get your PPS Number.
- Avoiding Emergency Tax: Provide your employer with your PPS Number and register your job with Revenue.
Section 3: Bank Account / Payment Method
- Preferred Method: Online bank accounts like Revolut or any EU bank account with IBAN & BIC.
- Payment Schedule: Paid weekly in arrears.
Section 4: Salary Estimates
- Example: Minimum wage €12.70/hour, estimated net income of €442.00/week after tax.
- Tax Calculator: Use salaryaftertax.com for personal calculations.
Section 5: Long-Term Accommodation in Ireland
- Employer Support: Accommodation support may be provided based on availability.
- Personal Responsibility: You are responsible for sourcing your own long-term accommodation if employer support is not available.
Section 6: Questions & Answers
- Documents for Ireland: Passport or National Identity Card.
- COVID Certificate: Not required for work.
- Travel Information: Visit Citizens Information.
- PPS Number Application: Refer to Section 1.
- Emergency Tax: Extra tax until PPS Number is received, refunded via payslip.
- Bank Account: EU bank account or Revolut sufficient for payments.
- Lockdown Scenarios: Future support uncertain, past support included €350/week social welfare.
- Staff Accommodation: Location and type vary; employer will coordinate based on availability.
- Self-Sourced Accommodation: Allowed with notice to leave staff accommodation.
- Rental Deposits: Usually not required for EU staff, terms vary.
- Long-Term Accommodation Sites: daft.ie, rent.ie, myhome.ie, property.ie.
- Flight Costs: Not covered, personal responsibility.
- Airport Arrival: Use public transport to work/accommodation.
- Transport Information: Visit Transport for Ireland.
- Food Costs: Employers often subsidize meals.
- Working Hours: Average 40-45 hours/week.
- Wage Payment: Weekly in arrears.
- Holidays: 20 days/year, based on Organization of Working Time Act, 1997.
- Public Holidays: Entitlements based on hours worked prior, paid accordingly.
EU Staff Candidate Communication: Accommodation Ireland Update 2024
- Flexibility Required: Candidates must be open to various locations.
- Major Cities: No long-term accommodation support in Dublin, Cork, or Galway. Only short-term (2-3 weeks) accommodation is available, making it nearly impossible to find your own place.
- 2023 Insight: Only one job available in Dublin, highlighting the scarcity.
- Commitment: Candidates must confirm commitment to job locations before interviews. We can’t support those unwilling to accept the specified locations.
- Current Jobs: All available positions offer accommodation but are located in smaller towns or rural areas in the West or Central parts of Ireland, providing excellent living conditions.
IRISH HOSPITALITY JOBS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR EU CANDIDATES
1. IS THERE ANY COST TO REGISTER WITH EU WORKFORCE OUR PARTNER IN IRELAND?
No. There is no fee to join and collaborate with the EU WorkForce. We only need your CV and Passport. There is no cost at any stage to collaborate with EU WorkForce.
- WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO ACCESS THE HOSPITALITY JOBS IN IRELAND?
We need to receive a full detailed CV in English, in WORD FORMAT.
We will need work references, certificates of courses and awards achieved, cover letters explaining the type of work you wish to source with us.
- WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE JOBS IN IRELAND?
We can only process candidates from EU/EEA countries.
NON-EU/EEA candidates we cannot process now as this requires a Visa application system that unfortunately we cannot support now.
- WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE JOBS IN EU?
EU/EEA candidates from 18 to 55 years of age can apply.
- CAN I TRAVEL WITH MY FAMILY?
You may travel with family and kids but it makes the whole relocation more complicated in the initial set up in the EU as accommodation for families can be expensive and difficult to source.
Our advice in the first 3-6 months is to travel alone, if possible, to reduce your initial relocation costs and give you a chance to source long term accommodation.
The accommodation is for staff only, not for family members.
- WHAT ARE THE ACCOMMODATION RENTAL COSTS IN EU?
All accommodation offers and costs will be described in relation to job offer and availability by the employer. On average the cost per person is €75/125 euro per week for rental of room. These are discounted rates offered by our Irish clients, which are below market rental standards.
- HOW MUCH TAX WILL I PAY IN EU?
This depends on which EU Country you will work in.
This depends on salary, hours worked, status of family if you are single person or family with spouse and kids. We will provide more information at the job offer stage based on which country you are going to be working. On average about 20% of salary is a good estimate.
- HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?
We need candidates with a minimum experience of 1-3 years for the job applied for as we also have entry level jobs. Clearly the more experience you have the better job we can source for you with better paying conditions. Please speak to us or your agent to review job offers available to you.
- WHO PAYS FOR MY FLIGHT?
Flight booking, payment and confirmation is the responsibility of the candidate applying for the job and the cost is to be paid by the candidate. From time to time, we will promote the possibility of receiving inbound flight/travel refund, please see our job advertising to review all terms and conditions of job offers.
- DO I NEED TO SPEAK ENGLISH?
All our candidates MUST have basic English language skills as a minimum requirement.
For hospitality back of house/kitchen work a standard entry level English could be sufficient but this depends on company/job responsibility. For front of house positions like waiters/bar staff you must have excellent language skills. Please see the job description for full details in relation to English language requirements.
- WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T LIKE THE FIRST INTERVIEW/TRIAL/JOB?
We collaborate with over 500+ companies in Ireland and Europe, so we always have options for our candidates. Clearly, we need to identify with the candidate prior to travelling to Europe what the best job might be for them, it is important that the candidate review our job specs and company information prior to agreeing to an interview and trial.
- FINAL INTERVIEW STAGE & JOB OFFER PROCEDURE.
The final job offer will be made by the EU employer directly to the candidate after the final interview stage. Our Agency will support you to prepare for interviews. It is the candidate’s responsibility to perform at an interview to secure jobs. All candidates will receive job offers prior to leaving their country of origin and travelling to Europe.
- CAN I DO A SKYPE/ WHATSAPP INTERVIEW WITH COMPANY BEFORE I LEAVE FOR EU?
A video call will be arranged by us as we are responsible for the sourcing of potential candidates from EU/EEA for our EU clients. Certain clients may request a skype interview with candidate and we can look to set this up, but the final job proposal will only be made by employer to candidate after final interview or trial. The contract is between our candidate and the employer, your employment contract will not be with Agency/EU WorkForce.
- WHO WILL HELP ME FIND LONG TERM ACCOMMODATION?
Your employer will also support in sourcing long term accommodation in the job location area. All our EU jobs will have some sort of accommodation support. Please speak to your agent and review job descriptions to see all accommodation support offered by us and our EU employers.
- WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T LIKE MY JOB AFTER 1 OR 2 MONTHS?
This can happen, but what is important is communication with us. We can look to speak to your current employer and improve working conditions and fix problems that might exist, or we can help you to source a better job for you. We can try to assist with communication with your employer and support you, or if required, based on circumstances, source a more suitable job for you. This will be done on a case-by-case basis.
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Career Paths
How to Get a PPS Number in Ireland
To start working in Ireland, you need a Personal Public Service (PPS) number for tax registration. Follow these 3 steps to obtain your PPS number online:
Step 1: Request a PPS Letter from Your Employer
- Obtain a confirmation letter of employment from your new employer.
Step 2: Open a MyGov.ie Account Online
- With your PPS letter, create a MyGov.ie account and follow the instructions here.
- Note: This process must be done personally and cannot be handled by EU WorkForce or its agents.
Step 3: After Receiving Your PPS Number
- Inform your employer immediately so they can register your PPS number with Payroll.
For more information, visit MyWelfare.
Available Jobs in Ireland
How to Apply?
Do you want to be a part of the team? Apply with your CV at contact@hrproteam.ro or press the ”Apply now / Aplică Acum” button and follow the steps. For any question please contact us/send us text message/whatsapp at: +40 771 051 271.
