Payroll & Benefits Specialist

**Job Requisition ID**:59834

**Department**:Human Resources (DEPT_HR)

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects - both locally and globally - will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the co-ordinating all payroll and benefits process for EMEA region, including hosted and/or corporate employees. We are looking for a payroll professional who will be responsible for the processing and handling of payroll and benefits related duties.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for ensuring compliance with all statutory legislation as well as design and implement relevant policies and procedures to streamline payroll process;
- The individual will need to be organised and have the ability to assess and prioritise workloads to achieve an accurate and comprehensive payroll run within strict and sometimes pressured time scales;
- Liaise and agree monthly payroll timetables and deadlines between Finance and HR department - as well as managing the payment calendar for the fiscal year;
- Prepare and submit all necessary paperwork for tax deductions and benefits;
- Control and execute payments related to employees, suppliers and others related to the department;
- Analyse compensation-related data including wages and bonuses;
- Responsible for management, control and process benefit costs in general and relationship with HR vendors;
- Review timesheets and attendance records and correct inaccuracies;
- Responsible for preparing and processing of overtime and shift reports to payroll system;
- Accurate calculation of payroll entries, including pro rata pay calculations, backpay adjustments, statutory leave requirements (SMP/SPP, CSP, etc) and holiday pay;
- Collating and processing all payroll change correspondence from internal and external sources to agreed payroll schedule;
- Verification of all monthly payroll changes processed to confirm accuracy of data and compliance with statutory legislation as well as adherence to company policies;
- Possess strong communication skills; liaising with external agencies on matters such as earnings; arrestment’s, statutory submissions (HMRC, Child Maintenance, Local authorities, pensions);
- Create, review and online upload of payslips;
- Distribution form such as P45, P60 and P11d;
- Obtaining and verifying direct debit banking information from employees;
- Maintain the accuracy of information between different systems;
- Develop good relationship and support with all employees, answering queries relating to payslips, benefits and company policies in general;
- Support and participate in different projects related to the scope of payroll, benefits and/or HR.

Desired skill requirements, competencies and experience
- Proven experience in a similar role is essential
- Expert in using Payroll system (e.g. Sage / ADP / SuccessFactors)
- Proficient in MS Office, special Excel
- Knowledge of Kronos time and attendance system (desirable, but not essential)
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
- Flexible, hands-on approach to working as part of a team or individually
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with departments

Work Arrangement : Onsite #LI-HW2

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic informatio