Payroll SME
This role is responsible for providing expert-level knowledge and guidance on all aspects of payroll processing, compliance, and systems. The Payroll SME will ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, act as a key resource for complex payroll-related queries and projects as well as support on a project to implement new software.
What you'll be doing as a Payroll SME
* Supporting the delivery of a major HR and payroll system upgrade, ensuring seamless transition and minimal business disruption.
* Completing the in‑house monthly internal payroll activities, adhering to internal and external compliance and controls.
* Working with the wider payroll team to ensure accurate end‑to‑end payroll processing for employees.
* Providing training to the Payroll HR Coordinators on payroll processes and the wider People Services Team when processes are created or changed.
* Working with internal and external stakeholders to complete a change impact assessment before making improvements.
* Supporting internal and external audits by providing required payroll data and documentation and answering queries.
* Prioritising and completing incoming work, handling highly confidential information with integrity.
* Ensuring policies and processes are up to date and working with the Pay and Benefits Manager to ensure changes affecting payroll are enacted, communicated to the wider team, and associated documentation updated.
Base location: Hybrid – Reading.
Working hours: 36 hours, Monday to Friday.
Essential criteria
* Extensive experience working in a large UK payroll team.
* Experience in using payroll systems.
* Excellent communication and customer‑service skills.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
Additional skills and experiences
* Certificate in Payroll Practice.
* Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) or equivalent professional qualification or HR knowledge.
* BA in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources.
* Experience with SuccessFactors.
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* Annual leave: 26 days per year, increasing to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
* Performance‑related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
* Health and well‑being benefits: annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle‑to‑Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.
We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, let us know.
#J-18808-Ljbffr