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SalaryPayroll Specialist (FTC) - Hybrid, London
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
About the Role:
As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter.
We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.
As a Payroll Specialist you will be working as part of the HR Operations and Payroll team. Partnering with external vendors and internal stakeholders, you will have various responsibilities within the payroll function and support our employees on payroll related enquiries. Supporting our UK and Ireland teams, this role is essential for supporting the continuity and success of our payroll operations during a crucial business implementation. Working alongside the Associate Director of Payroll Operations you will have the opportunity to manage both long and short-term projects effectively while working collaboratively in inter-departmental settings to accomplish tasks and goals. In addition to having impact on a great team, you'll also discover the career and development opportunities you'd expect from an industry leader.
Working Schedule:
This is a full-time one year Fixed Term position working Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 17:30pm, this position is hybrid to be based at our office in London, Merchant Square.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Checking data from HR system to payroll
• Checking payroll vendor results
• Amending and making amendments where necessary
• Liaising with payroll vendor & internal partners
• Dealing with employee queries & resolving
• Assisting with testing for new system
You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
• Experience of payroll processing with UK/ROI payroll legislation
• Strong communication skills, displaying customer focused problem-solving approaches.
• Experience of working with MS Office (Excel, Teams.)
• Ability to do Manual Calculations/strong numeracy skills.
• Ability to manage own workload and work well under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Experience with MS Access Database
• Experience with ADP Streamline or Global View
• CIP, CIPM or CIPPM certifications
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.
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All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. 2023 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved.
