Location: Remote - England, United Kingdom
Join our Northern Europe HUB Payroll team and play a key role in delivering a seamless payroll experience in a dynamic, fast‑paced shared services environment. This opportunity is a 6‑month Fixed‑Term Payroll Specialist position.
This role supports the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across the UK and Ireland, working closely with an outsourced payroll provider and collaborating with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent and reliable process.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing with the Payroll Partner, ensuring all inputs are accurate and submitted on time.
* Own payroll inputs, validations, reconciliations, and post‑payroll checks to ensure outputs are accurate and aligned.
* Build understanding of how inputs impact pay outcomes (salary, deductions, tax, statutory payments).
* Partner with HR to ensure accurate payroll processing across employee lifecycle events (starters, changes, leavers).
* Maintain robust payroll controls and ensure compliance with internal policies, audit standards, and legislation.
* Manage payroll queries, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
* Support payroll reporting, audits, and documentation requirements.
* Identify and drive continuous improvements across payroll and broader HR processes.
Qualifications:
* Proven experience in payroll within shared services or outsourced environments.
* Demonstrated knowledge of UK and Ireland payroll processes and legislation.
* Solid understanding of payroll reconciliations, controls, and audits.
* Experience working with external payroll providers.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience with Workday and ServiceNow would be advantageous.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
* Private healthcare, income protection, and life assurance.
* Access to a range of flexible benefits tailored to your needs.
EEO & Disability Accommodations: Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. To request reasonable accommodations, complete a general inquiry form on our website and include contact information and details of the required accommodation.
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