Payroll Specialist

Tetra Tech is seeking a
Payroll Specialist
to join our shared services team
based in Leeds.
This role is hybrid with expectation of
two days per week in the office maximum.
Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager your will work alongside other payroll professionals to ensure the monthly payroll is processed in a timely and accurate manner.

Your Role

• Assisting with end to end processing of payroll for approx. 2800 employees with a view to this increasing.
• Supporting the migration of other Tetra Tech Operating units on to Tetra Tech systems
• End to end IR35 payroll processing.
• Process the monthly payroll including starters, leavers, and all other movements.
• Effectively liaise with the external payroll providers.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders on the benefit schemes.
• Continuously review and update internal and external payroll processes.
• Understanding and dealing with payroll related queries in an efficient and effective manner.
• To undertake all aspects of pension scheme administration including auto enrolment requirements.
• To assist with updating the P11D system with quarterly car changes for submission to HMRC and end of year data.
• To assist with the change to payrolling of benefits.
• To produce weekly and monthly reports for stakeholders.
• Providing information for stakeholder requests.
• To process third party payments.
• Other payroll admin tasks

Qualifications

• CIPP or similar qualification or relevant working experience.
• Competent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Have the ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of calculating and processing statutory payments (SMP, SSP, etc).
• Knowledge and experience of Salary Sacrifice and National Minimum Wage.
• Knowledge and experience of manually calculating payments gross to net.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and be able to take ownership of and accept responsibility for tasks.
• An ability to understand working alongside a payroll bureau is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of IR35 payroll processing is desirable.
• Experience of processing multiple payrolls is desirable.
• Knowledge of benefit and pension schemes for processing and reconciliation is desirable.

Why Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 25,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. Tetra Tech is committed to improving the lives of 1 billion people by 2030. Our 1 Billion People Challenge recognizes that Tetra Tech's greatest impact on the world is through the 100,000 projects our scientists, engineers, and technical specialists perform each year in more than 100 countries.

Life At Tetra Tech
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties.

Recruitment Agencies
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