Payroll Compliance Specialist

Role Title: Payroll Compliance SpecialistRole Designation: Process LeadReporting Manager: Payroll ManagerJob Level: 4BLocation: Birmingham About Infosys BPM Ltd: Infosys BPM the business process management subsidiary of Infosys provides end-to-end transformative services for its clients across the globe. The companys integrated IT and BPM solutions approach enables it to unlock business value across industries and service lines and address business challenges for its clients. Utilizing innovative business excellence frameworks ongoing productivity improvements process reengineering automation and cutting-edge technology platforms Infosys BPM enables its clients to achieve their cost reduction objectives improve process efficiencies enhance effectiveness and deliver superior customer experience. We have 32 delivery centers in 14 countries spread across 6 continents with 35915 employees from over 80 nationalities as of June 2018.Key Responsibilities & Deliverables: Process corrects and timely salary payments to designated payroll areasacross our FTSE 100 client (including Channel Islands Isle of Man andinternational employees) and provide a specialist payroll service tosame. Provide specialist payroll subject matter support and advice to thebroader payroll department including understanding the impact oflegislation changes and the ability to complete manual payrollcalculation and comprehensive detailed pay slip explanations. Manage central payroll function processes in order to support payrollteam members and key payroll service delivery. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory region legislation in respectof processing of all payments to employees as well as income taxNational Insurance/Social Insurance pensions and National MinimumWage/National Living Wage. Ensure payroll compliance and governance at all times in line withGroup and business audit controls local business controls and UK &Ireland legislative framework. Identify weaknesses or inconsistencies in payroll and system processesand make recommendations for improvements. Working closely with Project Teams to create client facing Test Strategiesand Test Cases Oversee scheduled and ad hoc functional and regression testing of new andexisting core functionality to ensure high quality standards are achievedalways for all software releases Ensure payrolls are completed accurately and timely following setchecks and balances and to obtain approval before exiting. Accurate processing of payroll reversals when required including resultstable analysis. Ensure any exception and/or error reports are fit for purpose andmaintained in line with payroll compliance and regulatory legislation. To understand the various pension schemes within the Group and theimpact of calculations on pay slips including Workplace Pensions AutoEnrolment legislation and processes along with associatedreconciliations. Manage the appropriate approval levels with supporting evidence andto ensure sign off is made before BACS payments are arranged for submission. Processing and validation of all tax and National Insurance/SocialInsurance documentation in accordance with local legislation includingP6 P9 P45 and New Starter Declarations. Reconciliation and submission of monthly Real Time Information datato HMRC and resolution of any queries arising from. Attend regular team meetings/huddles in order to maintain an acceptablestandard of service delivery. House-keeping data storage and paperwork in line with client audit andbusiness controls.Essential Criteria: Prior experience in a payroll software testing role or similar Good knowledge of SAP Testing Platforms Passion for driving new ideas processes and standardizing Self-motivated and ability to use initiative High attention to detail Ability to meet deadlines under pressure Excellent time management Communicative with a high standard of reading and written skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel) Must be a highly motivated people person Proactive team player Professional outlook and strong personality The ability to work to strict and tight deadlines Ability to work autonomously while having a strong sense of commitmentto team and department Good collaboration with other teams and departments Display high levels of confidentiality honesty and integrityDesirable Criteria: Ability to organize work and prioritize with limited supervision Excellent customer service skills Excellent organizational skills Awareness of the implications of information laws such as the dataProtection ActCore Competencies: Quality Knowledge & Continuous Improvement Management: Thorough grasp of quality procedures and techniques Working knowledge of principles of control measures Basic understanding of specific change management processesSLA & Performance Management: Sound understanding of process performance measurement reporting and tracking requirements Working knowledge of risk mitigation practices to identify and manage the risk and liabilities Able to generate accurate reports and highlight issuesClient Centricity & Business Metric Management: Broad understanding of complaint handling guidelines and procedures client businessand key metrics Able to enhance effectiveness of own processBuilding Collaborative Partnerships: Interacts regularly with key influencers within and outside own organization and usesformal and informal opportunities available to build relationships by working on mutualareas of interest and to achieve laid down objectives Develops and maintains extensive knowledge of key influencers within own organizationand client organization and uses social networks effectively Demonstrates knowledge of work area and appreciation of others concerns to build owncredibility and influence others Identifies areas of agreement and respects other stakeholder views and leverages datato build a strong case for negotiationAnalytical Ability: Looks at data from multiple sources and integrates data/inputs Able to build cause effect linkages to arrive at key issues Able to assess the pros and cons of all the alternatives to arrive at the optimal solutionLearning & Innovation: Seeks new thinking in the group actively seeks ideas from the team Drives and supports the team in establishing effective learning goals Creates opportunities for team to pilot new ideas to completionHigh Impact Communication: Able to assess the target audiences needs prepares and practices a logical flow Able to articulate own point of view based on assessment of multiple point of viewsThis role profile is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake commensurate with job level and experience. It may be changed from time to time to incorporate changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Abinitio,Apprentice,Dermatology,Cost Estimation,Data Networking,Liaison Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1