Your new company
Hays are working in partnership with a highly reputable national and international law firm to recruit a Payroll Assistant to their team. This company has a fantastic attitude towards collaboration and is proud to boast a positive and supportive working culture.
Your new role
This role will work closely with the Payroll Manager and the HR Operations team to support the monthly end-to-end payroll cycle. This is typically for around 100 employees and valued at approximately £40m per month. Specifically, you will be responsible for
- Inputting and processing all payroll data including overtime, tax code changes, starters and leavers, absences, season ticket loans, student loans and salary changes.
- Checking monthly payroll data to ensure integrity and accuracy
- Running any salary adjustment processes
- Liaising with third parties to ensure accurate data is being reported.
- Assist in finalising year-end tax processes
- Maintaining payroll process documentation and guidance notes
- Recording and submitting statutory information
- Dealing with payroll queries first hand and resolving them in as timely manner as possible
- Support the development of payroll processes and systems, including system upgrades and implementations
- Processing benefits adjustments and pension data
This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours a week between Monday and Friday. The role is being recruited initially on a 12-month FTC and will offer hybrid work.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have similar previous experience running a large complex payroll process and have a strong understanding of how to calculate adjustments manually. You will be a strong IT user and be comfortable with Excel, particularly the use of Pivot Tables and VLookUps. You will be proactive in your approach and hold a high attention to detail, as well as be a strong written and verbal communicator. If you are studying or are qualified for CIPP, then that would be advantageous.
What you'll get in return
This company offers a very competitive salary and a range of excellent benefits, including annual bonuses, generous pension contributions, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), enhanced parental leave, income protection, life assurance and access to a confidential EAP.
What you need to do now
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