Payroll Specialist - Speke, Liverpool
12 Month FTC - �32,000pa
We are supporting a fantastic client who are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their Payroll Team on a full time 12 Month FTC. This role is 35 hours per week and offering hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days WFH).
Suitable candidates must ideally be available immediately / at short notice and be able to hit the ground running!
Salary is up to �32,000pa.
Essential requirements of the role:
- Previous proven track record of delivering payroll, pensions and benefit services within a large, complex organisation.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure delivering to strict deadlines.
- CIPP qualified, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards.
- Comprehensive up to date knowledge of HR Policy, payroll and benefits legislation, regulations and standards.
- Strong numeracy skills with experience of accurately calculating pay, contributions, deduction, overtime, bonuses and allowances.
Responsibilities of the role as a Payroll Specialist:
- Deliver monthly analysis and reconciliation of pay, benefits and control accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness in line with required standards and timescales.
- Provide specialist technical expertise throughout the payroll & benefits lifecycle, liaising with third parties.
- Carry out pension activities for contractual and auto-enrolment services across the Group pensions schemes.
- Perform and complete regulatory returns and reporting including processing monthly and annual payments and benefits within timescales.
- Provide payroll advice and expertise to colleagues across the Group, dealing with complaints and complex queries.
- Work closely with third party suppliers ensuring end to end processes, including governance and controls, are delivering a seamless and compliant service to colleagues.
- Maintain all payroll collateral, including procedure and toolkits, ensuring relevance and alignment to the overall People Strategy, compliance frameworks and business needs.