Payroll Specialist - Head Office, Milton Keynes
Good, honest, rewarding work. It's how we're built.
At the heart of our Payroll Services department, our Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing employee compensation accurately and on time. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of payroll regulations, and proficiency with payroll systems. The specialist ensures compliance with tax laws, handles employee queries, and supports reporting and audits.
As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll gain valuable experience within a dynamic working environment. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.
What we can offer you
* Enjoy 33 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
* Save money every day withour exclusive retail discounts
* Drive a great dealwith discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
* Plan for the years aheadwith our company pension scheme
* Balance home and workwith our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
* Commute for lesswith our cycle-to-work scheme
* Prioritise your wellbeingwith dedicated support for you and your family
* 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
* Make a differencewith a paid day to volunteer in your community
* Invest in your futurewith our company share purchase plan
* Earn financial rewardswhen you refer a friend to join the team
* Keep learning and growingwith our training and development opportunities for everyone.
* Life assurancewith the option to increase cover
* We’re open to flexible workingoptions – just ask
What you’ll do day to day
* Collect and verify timesheet data and payroll inputs
* Calculate wages, deductions, bonuses, and commissions.
* Ensure payroll practices comply with HMRC regulations and employment law.
* Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and pension contributions.
* Generate payroll reports for Finance and HR teams.
* Lead on internal and external audit
* Address payroll-related queries and resolve discrepancies.
* Provide payslips and income statements as required.
* Maintain payroll databases and update employee records.
* Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate on-boarding and off-boarding data.
* Support audits and provide documentation when needed.
Helpful skills and qualifications
Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here − if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.
* In-depth knowledge of payroll legislation
* Experience with multi-site or high-volume payroll
* CIPP qualification or equivalent
* Strong leadership and mentoring skills
* Analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Familiarity with pension schemes and benefits
* Experience in payroll audits or reconciliations
* Project management or change leadership experience
We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Be part of something big
Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.
But you don’t need to love cars to work with us- just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.
Our Values
At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.
Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism
These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.
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