Overview
Are you an enthusiastic payroll professional eager to elevate your career? Become a part of Arla Foods UK as a Payroll Specialist and join our energetic team dedicated to ensuring payroll precision and compliance. Work collaboratively across departments, spearhead improvements, and make a meaningful impact.
How you will make an impact
As a Payroll Specialist, your role will involve processing monthly and weekly payrolls for 4,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both legal and collective bargaining requirements. You will serve as the primary contact for complex payroll-related inquiries from employees, managers, and other stakeholders, providing clear and informed responses. In addition to managing payroll, you will support various payroll-related projects, ensuring their successful planning, execution, and delivery. Staying up-to-date with UK payroll legislation is crucial, and you\'ll ensure that all systems and processes comply with these regulations.
Responsibilities
* Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and training materials for payroll processes.
* Identify opportunities to enhance existing processes for greater efficiency.
* Manage payroll instructions for external parties and support global payroll operations.
* Act as the key point of contact for complex payroll queries from employees and managers.
* Ensure payroll systems and processes comply with the latest UK legislation, including PAYE, NIC and Auto Enrolment.
* Support projects related to compliance and payroll optimization, conducting audits and risk assessments.
* Prepare payroll instructions and manage payments and reconciliations to external parties such as HMRC and pension providers.
Qualifications
* Advanced knowledge of operational procedures and tools specific to payroll processing.
* Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in resolving payroll-related issues.
* Strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and industry best practices; ensuring compliance with legislation, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
* Proficiency in theoretical payroll knowledge via courses or certifications.
* Familiarity with SuccessFactors and SAP is advantageous.
* Desirable: CIPP qualification or progression towards it.
* Over five years of relevant practical experience.
What we offer
* Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)
* 26 days holiday & Bank holidays
* Hybrid working (2 days per week from home)
* Pension contribution matched up to 6%
* 4 x annual salary life assurance
* People agenda commitment to training and development (internal & external)
* Flexible benefits: buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme, discounts with various retailers
* Note: cheese hamper at Christmas
How to apply
Please apply as soon as possible as we will process applications on a continuous basis and close the recruitment once the right candidate is found. For additional information, please contact Oliver Hickson-Burr (Talent Partner).
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