AddressWe’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Payroll and Reward Advisor to join us on a 6-month Fixed Term contract!
Reporting to the Assistant Payroll Manager, you’ll support the wider Payroll team with the smooth running of payroll services, as well as work closely with the Payroll Leads and offshore teams to support the timely and accurate processing of the monthly payroll.
You’ll provide advice and guidance to our contact HR and offshore teams, in line with our SLA’s, building relationships with both teams to ensure efficient and accurate transactional processing and a seamless operation between the UK and offshore operations. You will also be the first line of support when dealing with queries/events raised in our ticketing system.
Working effectively, you’ll be clear on the metrics and KPIs for Payroll Services, ensuring these are achieved and proactively support the process of continuous improvement.
You’ll be a good team player and be able to build relationships with the wider HR function to make sure there is a seamless service, at times contributing to non-standard work activities. You’ll also be able to identify when to escalate concerns or issues to your colleagues.
This role is based out of our Warwick office, and we’d hope to see you in the office 1-2 days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!
What You’ll Have:
- Proven payroll experience and understanding of payroll processes
- Knowledge of all HMRC rules and regulations
- Knowledge of Employment law
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Microsoft office at Intermediate level
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) or equivalent or studying towards (desirable)
- Experience of SAP and success factors (desirable)
- Able to work under own initiative
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.
What You'll Get:
£37,109 per annum.
Plus:
- Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance) and annual salary review.
- Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double-match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12% = 18% in total
- 26 days holiday (plus the opportunity to buy more each year)
- Life Insurance at 10 x your basic salary.
- Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
- Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
- Access to apps which support health, fitness, and wellbeing.
- Career development, ongoing training and support, career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress!
Further Information:
This is a hybrid working role from Warwick, with circa 2 days in the office per week. The closing date for this vacancy is 24 April 2024, with interviews due to take place w/c 29 April onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
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About Us:
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
Inclusion and Diversity is not just about race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. It is about our employees who wake up every day to serve our 20 million customers. At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are not only accepted but are celebrated. We understand the value that a diverse team can add to our organisation and that is why we model inclusive behaviour starting with senior leadership. National Grid utilises the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities who are in the fore front of everything we do.
