Payroll Analyst IIII
Haddenham, UK : Hybrid Setting
Fixed Term Contract : 18 months
We are seeking an experienced UK Payroll Expert to take full ownership of end:to:end payroll operations for approximately 1,000 employees. This is a senior:level position requiring strong technical expertise, autonomy, and the ability to operate in a complex, international environment.
The successful candidate will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with UK legislation, strong internal controls, and high:quality service delivery to employees and stakeholders.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Payroll Operations
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Manage the end:to:end monthly and end of year UK payroll process for approximately 1,000 employees.
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Review, validate, and process payroll inputs including salary changes, bonuses, variable pay, benefits, absences, statutory payments, bank updates, and terminations.
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Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation (HMRC, PAYE, NIC, statutory leave, pensions auto:enrolment, etc.) and Sox Controls adherence
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Prepare payroll for approval and ensure timely, accurate payroll execution.
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Manage and submit all tax filings and third:party payments within statutory deadlines.
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Perform detailed payroll reconciliations (GL interface, tax, pensions, benefits, payroll accounts) and resolve discrepancies.
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Maintain up:to:date payroll documentation and ensure audit readiness.
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As part of a global payroll team, provide support and backup to other countries when required, including Poland, France, Italy, and North America, ensuring collaboration and continuity of service.
Stakeholder and Vendor Management
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Serve as the primary payroll contact for UK employees, HR, and Finance.
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Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Total Rewards and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and alignment.
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Support internal and external audit activities as required.
Continuous Improvement
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Contribute to payroll system enhancements, upgrades, and testing activities where required.
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Drive best practices in payroll governance and compliance.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Degree in Administration, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
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CIPP qualified
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Strong and proven progressive payroll experience, with strong hands:on UK payroll expertise.
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In:depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
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Experience supporting or interacting with multi:country payroll environments is an advantage.
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Proven ability to manage payroll independently in a complex environment.
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SAP experience preferred.
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Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and reconciliation capability.
McCormick and Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmen