Job Description
We are looking for a new Payroll Specialist, to join the People Team here at c2c Rail on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract (salaried).
The Payroll Specialist’s role includes:
* Overseeing and processing monthly payroll for the four-weekly and monthly payrolls via iTrent HR/Payroll system.
* Processing pay changes, organisation changes, starters and leavers on the HRIS- capturing these via several means including email, Smartsheets and rostering Excel spreadsheets.
* Assist in calculating employee bonuses, appraisal payments, sick leave and annual pay increases.
* Managing our relationship with HMRC for tax purposes.
* Managing within complex Trade Union arrangements for ASLEF, RMT and TSSA to calculate differing absence payments and shift / overtime allowances.
* Address payroll-related queries from employees promptly and efficiently.
* Maintain system updates for payroll-related information.
* Ensure compliance with payroll tax requirements, including managing P11Ds, P45s, P60s, and other necessary documentation.
* Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure new starter information is reported and captured accurately for payroll purposes.
* Generate monthly finance journals, reconciliations, and reports for the central finance department.
* Provide expert advice on legal compliance and stay informed about emerging benefit trends.
* Manage relationships with the company’s pension service provider.
* Collaborate across different departments to improve payroll and benefits processes.
* Regularly communicate with HR and management regarding absences, maternity/paternity, and payroll and benefits matters.
* Deliver regular reports to the business on people issues
* Support the implementation of new systems and operational improvements.
* Prepare and publish our annual Gender Pay Gap report and associated action plans.
* Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and enhance processes.
We’re looking for someone with around 3-4 years' experience in a dedicated payroll function, with experience of managing a payroll of upwards of 500 staff. Ideally these will be a mix of both blue collar and white collar staff.
We’re offering a salary of up to £50,000 plus benefits, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements (ideally 2-3 days in the office in the City.)