Senior Payroll Specialist
Location
Co. West Midlands | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you passionate about precision, payroll, and supporting a dynamic and vibrant workforce? We're on the lookout for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our clients team, working for a leading SME business on a 6 months fixed term contract.
You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, supporting their talented team of 800 employees globally. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong attention to detail, and are dedicated to upholding payroll standards, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end payroll processes for a global employee base.
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance with statutory regulations.
- Oversee global payrolls with support from Global Payroll Manager.
- Review and validate payroll inputs, including salaries, benefits, allowances, and deductions.
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams for seamless payroll integration.
- Participate in payroll system upgrades and enhancements.
- Analyse benefits with Employment Tax Manager and HR for tax compliance.
- Stay updated with UK payroll legislation and communicate relevant changes.
- Address employee payroll queries and provide accurate information.
- Manage employee pension schemes, including enrolment and contributions.
- Support coaching and development of Payroll Executives
- Act as deputy in absence of Global Payroll Manager.
- Maintain payroll records and provide reports to stakeholders.
- Support payroll projects, including business growth initiatives.
- Develop automated and efficient payroll processes.
- Provide payroll support to other functions and individuals.
- Assist with end-of-year P60 and P11D reporting to HMRC.
About you?
- Experience in end-to-end in-house payroll processing.
- Advanced user in SAGE 50 and Microsoft excel
- In-depth knowledge of UK payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance.
- Strong understanding of statutory deductions.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Flexibility to work around weekly and monthly payrolls and deadlines.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- CIPP qualification or working towards one.
The role
- 6 months FTC
- Salary £40,000 - £45,000
- Hybrid: 3 days in the office 2 days working from home
- Choice of Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan
- 25 days holidays + your birthday and all the Bank Holidays
- A truly Flexible Working Culture
- A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment
- Employer pension contributions up to 7%
- Life Assurance at four times your basic salary
- Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
- Choice of hardware and access to the best software
- Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell
- Gym Membership
- Free monthly massages
- Beauty and Barber facilities
- Free on-site parking
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to work for a globally recognised brand, apply today!
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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