Payroll Specialist-Hybrid Working

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our client on a permanent basis. The role sits within an established team and offers a supportive and progressive working environment. It will report into the Payroll management team. Our Client is consistently recognised as a top employer to work for, they have created a people centric working environment which puts employee wellbeing at its heart. Recognising the importance of agile working and understanding employees work differently and have different preferences and circumstances. As such this role can be worked remotely for the majority of the time or if you are someone who prefers to work in an office, you can do (they do have a beautiful office!)

The client also promotes individual development and will support employees on that journey. We are looking for a technically strong Payroll Specialist who has a passion for detail and is comfortable processing a payroll from start to finish as well as being able to share knowledge with more junior members of the team. Experience within client payrolls would be an advantage, however, if you have not run client payrolls but have experienced in multi frequency payrolls we would love to hear from you!

Overview:

• Manage payroll processes for a portfolio of clients
• Process payroll from start to finish ensuring accuracy throughout the payroll cycle, for example in processing P45’s, starter declarations, pro rata calculations etc
• Process statutory payments and deductions as well as considering and updating information to incorporate company enhanced schemes
• Use payroll planning software/tools (e.g. Bureau Management System) to monitor deadlines and milestones for multiple client payrolls, identifying opportunities to refine existing procedures to deliver a better quality service
• Liaise with clients regarding payroll information and handling queries by phone, email and through client meetings
• Prepare BACS submissions for salary and other third party payments
• Submit necessary RTI returns (FPS/EPS) as required
• Deal with queries from third parties such as HMRC, DWP, banks, pension providers etc
• Manage the introduction or transfer of new clients, including the set-up of new clients on internal software and the set-up of payroll schemes for clients
• Good knowledge and understanding of auto-enrolment processes
• Ability to work autonomously and to use initiative to problem solve and pro actively manage client relationships
• An ability to communicate confidently with colleagues and clients and an ability to quickly build and maintain rapport with clients

Vertex HR are a boutique recruitment practice specialising solely within HR and Payroll recruitment