Payroll Specialist

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Huntress Full time

A Global Manufacturing Company based in Manchester is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract basis for 5 months initially. Extension is likely.

Hybrid - 2 days onsite at these days can be flexible

**Job Description**:
Under the supervision of the HR Services Payroll Lead, the Payroll Specialist is accountable for the following:

- Support with the payroll of employees both in the UK and across the EMEA region, managing relationships with third party providers as required.
- Reviews and verifies payroll data, calculates overtime and other pay premiums, and enters payroll data in accordance with country regulations (e.g. withholding tax, social insurance etc.). Performs manual checks and controls.
- Perform payroll-related functions under country and local laws, including but not limited to processing new hires, termination status changes, tax changes, overtime, deductions, and attachment orders.
- Oversee maintenance of payroll records and files including but not limited to sickness and holidays and other accrued leave.
- Collect payroll, benefit information from various sources, and provide monthly payroll instructions to our payroll provider.
- Control the monthly payroll records from payroll provider and approve the payroll.
- Instructs Finance to issue payroll-related payments (salaries, taxes, social security, pension, etc.)
- Communicate with employees of all levels regarding all payroll matters, including troubleshooting of issues.
- Assists with internal, external and statutory audits as needed.
- Assists with ad hoc projects as necessary and perform any other job duties.
- Create and update payroll procedure documents. Streamline and automate current processes.

Key requirements:

- Experience of managing payroll process in high volumes would be hugely advantageous, either in the UK or EMEA regions.
- Excellent communication and administrative skills both towards internal and external stakeholders
- A positive attitude towards development and training with a willingness to learn and be cross-trained in other areas so as to provide support to the wider payroll team when needed
- Ability to adapt and be pro-active in order to adjust to changing requirements
- Experience of working to tight deadlines and perform all tasks in a timely and efficient manner
- Working knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes would be advantageous
- Native or fluent language in French, German, Spanish or Dutch, with local payroll experience in any of these countries would be preferred but not essential.

Education
- Commercial Degree: Human Resources/ Payroll

Language(s)
- Required: English

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.


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