Payroll Specialist

If you have managed end-to-end payroll across the EMEA region, we are eager to hear from you! Joining our global business opens exciting opportunities for growth and development, and your expertise could be a valuable addition to our team.

Following the acquisition of Brookson by People2.0, our People Team's responsibilities have expanded to cover the EMEA region.

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to oversee the UK and wider EMEA payrolls.

Our Warrington office (WA1) is easily accessible by car and a 10-minute walk from the nearest train station. We offer hybrid working, with a minimum requirement of 2 days in the office and the flexibility to work from home the rest of the week.

What will you be doing as a Payroll Specialist?

Payroll Responsibilities

• Responsible for the end-to-end payroll management, ensuring accurate and prompt payments.
• Collaborate with payroll providers across EMEA.
• Manage internal payroll queries promptly and ensure timely resolution.
• Focus on process improvements to enhance efficiency.

HR Administration Responsibilities:

• Conduct HR inductions for new starters across EMEA.
• Answer questions relating to internal systems (MyView and Dayforce)
• Managing the HR EMEA inbox ensuring emails are assigned to the relevant person.
• Running monthly reports for senior management.
• Change of term letter (job title change, salary increase)
• Reference requests for previous employees

Onboarding and Offboarding Responsibilities:

• Onboarding new employees into internal systems.
• Generating contractual documents, including employment contracts and offer letters.
• Conducting right-to-work checks.
• Liaise with Line Managers before the commencement of new employees to ensure comprehensive induction planning.
• Processing leavers in internal systems and issuing the leaver's letter.

What are the qualities that can help you thrive as a Payroll Specialist?

Essential Experience:

• Extensive end-to-end payroll experience across the UK and EMEA.
• Experience in handling pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding process.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong ability to multitask and manage own workload.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience of using Ceridian Dayforce and/or ResourceLink (Zellis)

In Return for joining us as a Payroll Specialist

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working
• 5% company pension contribution after 3 months
• 23 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and your Birthday off each year
• 2 Press Pause days per year (An opportunity to step back, breathe, and focus on your wellness)
• Free Financial Advice including Mortgages, Savings, Pensions, and more.
• Wellbeing benefits including discounted gym membership, direct GP access, and an in-house Mental Health First Aid team.

Next Steps

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply with your CV highlighting your relevant skills in relation to the above criteria.

Regardless of the outcome of your application, all candidates will be contacted. If your application is successful, Vicky Lloyd from the Talent Team will reach out to you within three working days to guide you through the next steps.