This role supports the processing of three payrolls and aims to complete the current operating model within HR Operations. The key countries requiring support are Spain and Portugal. Responsibilities include managing payroll activities with the payroll vendor, ensuring accurate and timely payments, and collaborating with the Finance/Control team to complete monthly processes efficiently. The role also involves reviewing working instructions, the governance calendar, and working with the vendor to ensure timely HMRC returns.
Key tasks include overseeing monthly payroll activities, providing support and guidance, implementing operational governance, ensuring team readiness for change, driving development, and maintaining compliance with legislative and policy requirements. Collaboration with Continuous Improvement and Change Teams and contributing to projects are also essential.
To be successful as a Payroll Specialist, you must have experience with:
* Extensive payroll administration and support experience at an expert level.
* Decision-making that considers policy, legislation, operational performance, and team deliverables.
* Influencing and negotiating at senior management levels.
* Proven success in driving process and procedural change initiatives from conception to implementation.
You may be assessed on key skills relevant for success, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology skills, and job-specific technical skills.
This is a permanent, full-time role based in Northampton.
Purpose of the role
To manage payroll functions, including calculating employee pay, withholding taxes, and maintaining accurate payroll records.
Accountabilities
* Processing payroll for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees, including tax and other contributions.
* Managing employee payroll records and troubleshooting issues.
* Providing guidance and support to employees on payroll matters.
* Ensuring compliance with statutory filings and responding to government notices.
* Handling payroll statutory reporting and liaising with tax authorities.
Analyst Expectations
* Performing activities timely and to a high standard, driving continuous improvement.
* Having in-depth technical knowledge and experience.
* Leading and supervising a team, guiding professional development, and managing work requirements.
* Demonstrating leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive, including listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others.
* Developing technical expertise and acting as an advisor.
* Impacting related teams and partnering with other functions.
* Taking responsibility for operational results and escalating policy breaches.
* Embedding new policies and procedures for risk mitigation.
* Advising on decision-making and managing risks and controls.
* Understanding how the sub-function integrates within the organization and contributing to its objectives.
* Making evaluative judgments and resolving problems based on factual analysis.
* Communicating complex information effectively and building networks outside the immediate team.
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values—Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—and embody the Barclays Mindset—Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
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