JOB TITLE: Advanced Associate, Payroll

JOB PURPOSE:

The Advanced Associate, Payroll l will be responsible for utilizing their strong payroll skills. This includes overseeing all administrative activities related to payroll, processing payroll on a regular basis and sometimes managing benefits, as well as taxes.

Responsibilities:

Participate in the end-to-end payroll processing and ensures that employee's payroll is processed accurately and timely

Running interface files from the HR system and uploading these onto the payroll system

Assist in checking payroll input for data entry accuracy, including self and peer reviews and making necessary adjustments and corrections

Conduct any analysis and research related to payroll processing

Process off-cycle and special payroll requests, etc

Ensure that any queries/requests related to Payroll via MyHR or email will be addressed in a professional and timely manner. Resolve payroll related queries, issues and disputes

Carry out UK specific payroll processes e.g. Statutory maternity payments etc.

Engagement with internal stakeholder within the business to gather the latest updates impacting individuals pay. This requires teaming/collaboration with other teams that deliver payments/deductions via payroll like Benefits team, etc.

Maintaining employee payroll files and responsible for archiving payroll files to ensure compliance in audit requirements

Ensure that all employee personal data is managed within legal guidelines, diplomacy, confidentiality and with discretion.

Proactively look for ways of improving and enhancing the HR administrative service offering to both staff and the business.

Ensure high customer service standards in all elements of the work.

Key Criteria to Monitor Performance:

SLA's & KPI's

Audit & Legal Compliance

Customer Satisfaction

Adherence to PPS procedures and policies

Requirements

Fresh Graduates of any business related and Psychology to at least 1-2 years experience in a Payroll Office performing payroll functions.

Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll system

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion

Good problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure

Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines

Excellent skills using MS Word, Excel, Access, and Internet Explorer

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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Job: Operations

Job Family: ENTERPRISE

Organization: Corporate Human Resources

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 24977