Payroll Specialist

5 days ago


Birmingham UK, West Midlands, United Kingdom ZEISS Vision Full time

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: 22 Gas Street, Birmingham, B1 2JT

Contract: 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time


Company Overview

We’re ZEISS Vision Care UK, based in Birmingham; an exciting place to work, where individuals make a real difference every day. As part of the ZEISS group, we are an international leader in the field of optics, generating 10bn EUR in revenue, with over 40,000 employees across 50 countries around the globe.

As the branded leader in lenses, we offer premium and pioneering products; innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our brand enhances the lives and vision of millions of people around the world. In fact, 2 people every second put their trust in ZEISS lenses.

We are proud of our heritage and have been at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation since our creation in 1846. We are a foundation; this means we reinvest 12% of our revenue to fund research and education, supporting progress within the optical industry and across the community.

We are more successful today than we have ever been, having celebrated double digit growth for the past ten years. We‘re not stopping here because we are focused on accelerating our growth even further, aiming to double our revenue by 2025. If you want to be part of making this difference, then ZEISS Vision Care UK is the right place for you


Purpose of the Role:

The Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in optimising payroll operations by leveraging expertise in payroll systems and processes. This position requires a deep understanding of payroll software, compliance regulations, and a keen eye for process improvement opportunities. By analysing and recommending enhancements to payroll systems and processes you will contribute to the overall efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of payroll operations


Key Objectives and Requirements of the Role:

  • Serve as the subject matter expert on payroll systems, software, and processes, staying updated on industry trends and best practices.
  • Assess and evaluate current payroll processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement, automation, and streamlining.
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll systems with other HRIS and financial systems.
  • Analyse and interpret complex payroll data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls in payroll operations.
  • Provide training and guidance to payroll administrators and other stakeholders on system functionalities, processes, and compliance requirements.
  • Stay informed about changes in payroll laws, regulations, and tax requirements, ensuring compliance and recommending necessary updates to processes and systems.
  • Act as a liaison with external vendors and payroll service providers, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll and resolving any issues or discrepancies.
  • Generate and analyse payroll reports to provide insights, trends, and recommendations to management.


Required Knowledge & Experience:

Must have:

  • Deep understanding of payroll software and best in class payroll process.
  • Previous experience working to implement a new payroll software


Desirable:

Previous experience with the MoorePay payroll system would be desirable but not essential.



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