The payroll specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes across all sites, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
Responsibilities
* Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time for both Northern Ireland and America companies.
* Manage end-to-end payroll administration, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, statutory payments, and deductions.
* Manage workplace pension schemes, including employee enrolment, contributions, opt-ins, opt-outs, and compliance with UK auto-enrolment legislation.
* Complete payroll reconciliations and ensure payroll records are maintained accurately and securely.
* Process year-end payroll activities, including the preparation and distribution of P60s.
* Manage payroll tax filings and submissions, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and applicable federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations in Georgia, USA.
* Liaise with HMRC, pension providers, payroll software providers, tax authorities, and external advisors as required.
* Respond to payroll queries from employees and management in a professional and timely manner.
* Assist with internal and external payroll audits.
* Prepare payroll reports and provide payroll data to finance and management teams as required.
* Monitor changes in payroll legislation, taxation, pensions, and employment regulations across both the UK and USA and implement necessary updates.
* Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and procedures.
* Any other duties as required by the Group Financial Controller to suit business needs.
* Adherence to our ISO 9001 Quality management system.
* Adherence to company health and safety procedures.
Qualifications
* Previous experience working in a payroll role with responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing (E)
* Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pensions. (E)
* Experience processing payroll within the United States, preferably including Georgia state payroll requirements. (D)
* Knowledge of year-end payroll processes, including P60 and P11D administration. (E)
* Experience using Sage payroll software (E)
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. (E)
* Strong organisational and time management skills. (E)
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. (E)
* Excellent communication and customer service skills. (E)
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