Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Requisition

Date:
Jul 8, 2026

Location:

St Austell, Cornwall, CON, GB

Department:
Human Resources

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life‑saving and life‑enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun.

A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

• In this role the incumbent will manage all aspects pay and benefits for all employees and ensuring the HR system, including Time & Allowance contains accurate data.
• Responsible for processing the monthly payroll and for administering all benefits, applications and queries associated with pension, medical insurance and annual bonus payments.
• Additionally, the role is responsible for all HR administration and assisting with recruitment, training and development and HR inductions.
• The role reports to the Human Resources Manager.

• Assist with the recruitment and selection for all hourly positions (screening, interviews, aptitude tests, references, medicals, offers etc.). Support the recruitment process for all other roles within the organization as needed.
• Assist with employee on‑boarding, ensuring robust induction and training plans are in place for all new hires.
• Support department managers with induction training for all new hires, via Connect 2 West and with promotions / talent development via LMS.
• Manage the monthly payroll and the time and attendance system efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure payroll data is accurate and any amendments are processed promptly ensuring submission prior to the appropriate payroll cut‑off dates.
• Respond promptly to all payroll queries and submission of any attachment of earnings requests.
• Responsible for the accurate and efficient submission of yearly P11
  
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• Ensure the pension auto enrolment regulations are adhered to. Efficiently process all opt‑ins/outs and re‑auto enrolment regulatory requirements.
• Regularly liaise with the payroll provider to ensure all functionalities of the payroll software are being used efficiently and effectively.
• Support the design, implementation and ongoing administration of key compensation and benefit arrangements. Liaising with providers and organizing employee briefings as required.
• Support training for the site through the LMS system and establish training curricula/matrix for each role. Provide guidance in the development of training material.
• Maintenance and continuous improvement of the HR software systems to include liaison with the relevant software suppliers and corporate IT eg (SAP HC, ADP, WTG, HR Sharepoint etc).
• Responsible for the coordination and/or support of various HR/business initiatives, eg Employee Wellness, Investors in People, West without Boarders etc.
• Responsible for the monthly reporting of all key HR KPI data and Employee metrics.
• Lead and demonstrate corporate social responsibility through both corporate and local initiatives.
• Act in accordance with the Company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all local site Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.

• Take reasonable care for their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person, who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions while at…