The work of the Payroll team is key to supporting the business, line managers and employees in all things Payroll related. Our services need to be delivered with passion and commitment, providing a consistently great customer experience. Our services need to be delivered on time, accurately and demonstrating optimal efficiencies and service standards, whilst meeting all legislative, policy and compliance requirements. The Payroll team also has a responsibility for ensuring continuous improvement in our service delivery– continually reviewing how our Payroll systems, processes, data and people are optimised to make the service even better. Taking a pro-active approach to leading change as well as responding to business requirements.
The Payroll Adviser will work collaboratively with the People Hub in Bangalore to deliver an effective and efficient Payroll service to all managers and employees.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Whilst a recognised Payroll qualification would be preferred, we would consider applications where equivalent knowledge and expertise has been obtained via experience.
- Hands on experience of Payroll, with a preference to where this has included working with an HR offshored service delivery model.
- An understanding of current Payroll legislation and compliance.
- Excellent understanding and experience of working with Payroll systems, where experience of Oracle is preferable.
- Demonstrable experience of working with Flexible Benefit Programmes and Salary Sacrifice arrangements.
- Experience of working within an in-house Payroll environment.
- Strong Excel skills.
Essential Capabilities:
- Outstanding customer focus and the ability to manage customer requirements through a partnership approach.
- Ability to build strong working relationships/networks with all stakeholders and maintain a high degree of integrity.
- Ability to apply judgement to resolve individual cases.
- Ability to identify and address or escalate risk.
- Willingness to own tasks and the resilience to work through issues to conclusion, maintaining energy and motivation.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Discreet with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations.
Responsibilities:
- Accurate and timely input of payroll data, throughout employee lifecycle.
- Ensure all variable payments and deductions are processed via the interface between the Company’s Timesheet System and the Payroll.
- Balance all interfaced data between internal and external systems, ensuring integrity of data at all times.
- Production of manual calculations where required, for example, overpayments, net to gross, pension contributions due to statutory absence etc.
- Ensure pre-payroll processing tasks are completed, the payrolls are run, and the post processing tasks completed, all in a timely, accurate and compliant manner including the submission and retrieval of files to/from HMRC.
- Process BACS payments for monthly payrolls.
- Process salary advances as and when needed.
- Supporting the timely, accurate and compliant transition of employees who TUPE transfer to or from the Payroll.
- Help ensure that all internal and external audit requirements are met.
- Assist the Contact Management Team with all payroll related queries, providing guidance and support on payroll related matters.
- Carryout User Acceptance Testing for all development/enhancements to Payroll system.
- Work within Project teams for system development, statutory changes and periodic processes; report back to and update Payroll team as appropriate.
- Ensure all payroll processes are documented and maintained on an ongoing basis.
- Use the Payroll Case Management Tool (Service Now Pro) to record and maintain accurate records about activities and tasks undertaken.
- Liaise with teams within HR Services, HR Business Partners and Centres of Expertise for escalation and resolution of queries and cases.
- Keep up to date with future trends in Payroll and maintain awareness of changes in Payroll legislation.
Meeting your needs:
When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward", a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.
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Training:
AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
More about us:
AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.
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Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
