Job Details: Payroll Processor

To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the payroll with responsibility for payroll activities across EMEA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monthly processing of the UK, Middle East and Asia payrolls and the management of those payrolls currently operating in house system
• Maintaining employee records and inputting data for all new starters, transfers and leavers
• Updating salary increases where appropriate and calculating adjustments
• Calculation of Statutory payments including maternity, paternity and sick pay
• Dealing with all PAYE and other deduction issues
• Deal with all employee queries
• Liaison with finance on bank transfer payments and transfer of payroll data to general ledger
• Reconciling, analysing and reporting on payroll financial data
• Payroll Year End
• Compliance with legal and regulatory filing requirements
• Keep abreast of current legislation and any updates
• Management of any outsourced providers
• Improve current payroll processes and review internal control procedures
• Contribute to the review/development of the current UK payroll and HRIS system.
• Develop and maintain payroll policies and procedures, including maintenance of the Payroll Procedures Manual
• Administer the payroll aspects of the employee benefits schemes
• Provide general payroll/benefits support as required
• Carry out any other ad hoc tasks as delegated

Principal Contacts:

Internally:       All staff, Managers, Finance and HR Personnel

Externally:       Outsourced providers, Revenue functions, Specialist Advisors, Auditors

Required Education & Experience:

• Good working knowledge of payroll operations, UK payroll legislation and statutory payroll requirements (P45, P46, P60, P11d, etc)
• Experience of international payroll management, particularly Middle East would be desirable
• Experience of using OpenPeople Payroll system would be desirable
• Part or fully IPPM qualified
• Experience of operating both in house payroll systems and working with outsourced providers
• Good level of IT literacy; familiarity with payroll software and HRIS systems
• Microsoft Office skills - word, excel etc

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to make educated decisions
• Strong attention to detail
• Numerate and accurate
• Excellent communicator - must be able to explain complex issues simply
• Customer focused with a service orientated approach
• Resourceful and self-sufficient as well as a team player (this is a standalone payroll role although part of a wider HR team)
• Confidentiality

Other:

Business Context-

In the context of this role, payroll is in transition from a previously decentralised model to Head Office control as well as establishing a framework that supports the future growth in new countries.