Payroll & Benefits Specialist
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Process payrolls for team members including engineers with overtime/shifts etc.
- Manage & process timesheets, including liaising with business support team leader and contract managers when issues arise.
- Responsible for accurate processing of all payroll elements including but not limited to team member pay, payroll deductions and remittances. Occasionally arranging payments outside of payroll (calculating NI & tax).
- Ensure accurate costing information reports from payroll are provided to the Finance Director.
- Process CSA payments along with Attachment of Earning Orders (AEO).
- Assess team member eligibility for workplace pension, process pension payment contributions and ensure pension compliance. Check for pension opt in and opt out.
- Perform calculations for items including but not limited to payroll deductions and remittances.
- Submit Full Payment Submissions (FPS) monthly along with any FPS adjustments.
- Action leavers, processing final pay and P45.
- Manage year end tax procedures and ensure returns are filed with HMRC.
- Record absences/annual leaves and process maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay. Calculate occupational sick pay, SSP and unpaid leave.
- Conduct audit of payroll records to ensure integrity and compliance with all requirements.
- Process Salary Sacrifice Benefits such as childcare vouchers, Cycle to Work, Gym Flex etc.
- Manage benefits tracking for starters and leavers.
- Set-up new benefits as required.
- Keep People & Culture Director and Finance Director informed of insurance renewals.
- Collect Expression of Wish forms and forward to the life insurance broker.
- Other duties as assigned.
- College diploma with 3-5 years of related work experience.
- Knowledge of UK Payroll and HMRC rules and regulations.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to administer a process according to established procedures and requirements.
- Ability to identify, investigate and resolve payroll related issues.
- Strong organizational skills and communication for the purpose of data exchange, clarification and dispute resolution.
- Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling and communicating sensitive and confidential information.
- Proficient with payroll systems preferably ADP Celergo and Moorepay along with the ability to learn new applications quickly. Proficient with MS Outlook, Word and Excel (intermediate/advanced).
- CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management (completed or in process) considered an asset.