Uk Payroll Specialist

Position summary : The UK Payroll Specialist forms part of our global Payroll team and plays a fundamental role in business operations.

The position is responsible for managing and processing payroll operations across UK, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

Position responsibilities :

Provide advice on all payroll queries to employees, and other stakeholders when required

Prepare internal payroll reports (Workday, commissions, bonuses, salary raises) by the payroll cut-off date each month

Collect and prepare information and ensure any payroll related transactions (e.g.

new hires, leavers, sick leave, paid and unpaid leaves, bank holiday payments, bonus and commission, etc.)

are processed and submitted to each international location payroll service providers by the payroll cut-off date each month

Review the monthly payroll files and making sure all supporting documentation is available for checking

Is accountable for the international payroll reports and ensuring any errors are rectified before submission for monthly salary payment

Manage international payroll processes and ensuring the processes are efficient and fit for purpose with continuous improvement as required.

Create procedures / guidelines for payroll processes in collaboration with HR Departments (when needed)

Partner with international payroll service providers to ensure the Company's payroll practices are implemented and resolve any procedural issues

Ensure the HRIS (e.g.

Workday etc.)

is up-to-date with changes to pay prior to payroll deadline and submit accurate information to relevant parties

Analyse and audit payroll data and addressing any issues and / or making recommendations to improve business efficiency

Support international salary and bonus review processes and compiling salary and bonus reports

Coordinate with the Finance and AP departments on salary, taxes and social security contributions payment related activities and to reconcile with the database and previous months' payments

Prepare and check recalculated payrolls and ensuring the information is sent to the Finance department for reconciliation

Keep abreast of developments and trends in international compensation & benefits legislative requirements and best practices

Provide support and assistance in international HR / Payroll projects

Perform payroll administration and operational support to the HR Departments in different locations

Administer various benefits plans (employees' enrolment, changes, etc.)

and ensure all requested / required changes are processed in payroll and in line with the information shared with the benefit provider (if applicable)

Update benefits' trackers and control of payments and invoices (if applicable)

Respond to employees' queries about Benefits and resolve issues (if applicable)

Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager / supervisor

Essential skills and experience required :

Minimum 3 years of administrative / accounting experience

Minimum 1 year of experience with UK payroll

Minimum Bachelor's degree or its equivalent

Good knowledge of MS Office and proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)

High level of professionalism with the ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality in all situations

Positive attitude and resiliency with strong problem-solving competencies

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to produce high quality and volume at a fast pace to meet tight deadlines

Analytical skills and impeccable attention to detail

Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all situations

Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed

Desired skills and experience :

Professional working proficiency of additional languages

Prior experience working with HRIS software (Workday)

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