As a UK Payroll Specialist, you will support the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services for UK employees. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Preparing, validating and submitting payroll input to the external payroll provider.
- Reviewing payroll calculations and reports to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll approval.
- Processing employee changes, including new hires, leavers, salary changes, absence data, overtime, bonuses and other variable payments.
- Supporting statutory payroll activities, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, pension contributions and Real Time Information reporting.
- Performing payroll reconciliations and supporting the completion of month-end, year-end and post-payroll activities.
- Responding to employee and stakeholder payroll queries clearly and within agreed service levels.
- Coordinating with HR Operations, Finance, external providers and other relevant teams to resolve payroll issues.
- Maintaining accurate payroll records, supporting audits and ensuring that required payroll controls are completed and documented.
- Identifying recurring errors, supporting root-cause analysis and contributing to improvements in payroll processes and controls.
- Preparing payroll reports and supporting additional payroll-related activities and projects as required.
- Processing off cycle and manual payments to employees and third party entities
The role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality and ownership, together with a good understanding of UK payroll legislation and the ability to work effectively within strict payroll deadlines
Required Qualifications And Experience
- Previous payroll experience is essential.
- Experience in UK payroll would be an advantage.
- Degree or professional qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or a related field would be beneficial.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned payroll activities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with payroll data.
- Ability to manage priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with HR or payroll systems.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information appropriately.
- Proactive and collaborative approach to working with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers.
