Payroll Specialist

Why apply for this role? Hybrid working 2 days WFH 8% employer pension contribution Bonus scheme of up to 10% 26 days annual leave  statutory holidays Private healthcare & dental This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a global financial services organisation. You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely monthly payrolls while working closely with employees, HR and the wider Finance team.

About the Job Reporting to the wider EMEA Finance function, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of monthly payrolls, maintaining employee records and supporting payroll-related queries. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to reporting, projects and payroll integration initiatives. Key responsibilities will include:
Process accurate and timely monthly payrolls across the business. Maintain payroll records for starters, leavers and contractual changes. Process variable pay elements including bonuses, overtime, pensions, healthcare and other employee benefits. Respond to and resolve employee payroll queries. Liaise with HR to ensure employee data is accurate and up to date. Complete month-end payroll reconciliations and reporting. Assist with ad-hoc reporting and payroll projects.

Support payroll integration projects, including data cleansing, parallel runs and validation of payroll outputs. Identify and resolve payroll issues while ensuring deadlines are consistently met. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider EMEA Finance team. Previous experience Previous experience working with in-house payroll systems. Good understanding of UK PAYE requirements and payroll principles. Experience dealing directly with employee payroll queries.

Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Ability to work with and manipulate large datasets. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines and adapt to changing requirements. Right to live and work in the UK. Desirable:

Experience with in the financial services sector. Experience using Workday Payroll.

Experience with payroll across EMEA/non-UK locations. Experience processing pensions. Strong commercial awareness and genuine interest in payroll. For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch with Ollie Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence. Benefits:
Work From Home