HR Operations Senior Payroll Specialist

-; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an HR Operations Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing for the UK and Ireland. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, managing complex payroll tasks, and delivering high-quality HR services. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience and strong analytical skills, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Internal mobility and mentorships

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral scheme

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of extensive experience in payroll processing.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll procedures and practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day HR transactions for payroll, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Handle complex payroll calculations and inquiries.
• Coordinate with external vendors on payroll matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Payroll software

ERP systems

Job description

HR Operations Senior Payroll Specialist

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This position reports to

Front Office Lead

Your role and responsibilities

The HR Operations Senior Payroll Specialist performs day-to-day HR transactions for the Payroll Service Line supporting the UK and Ireland group of Payrolls, handling complex calculations, enquiries, and escalated tasks. They are accountable for end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and providing support and guidance to customers and colleagues while delivering high-quality services against globally set performance targets. The Senior Payroll Specialist ensures a high level of customer experience by completing HR transactions accurately and promptly. They support the standards set for HR Operations and ensure adherence to local legal and regulatory requirements within the HR Operations Front Office / Hub.

Main Accountabilities:

1. Execute and deliver HR services in compliance with business processes, KPIs, and quality targets, maintaining end-to-end responsibility.
2. Perform control tasks independently, including 4-eye checks / SOX checks, data protection, and legal/regulatory compliance, following AskHR Way of Working.
3. Maintain high data quality and accuracy in systems and documentation such as SOPs.
4. Handle complex payroll calculations, enquiries, and escalated tasks.
5. Coordinate with external vendors and agencies on payroll matters.
6. Review payroll inputs from internal sources for accuracy.
7. Ensure compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.
8. Support team members through task sharing and knowledge transfer.
9. Deliver HR services with a customer-oriented and proactive attitude.
10. Understand stakeholder needs and engage effectively.
11. Act as a point of contact for HR inquiries and support multiple Service Lines.
12. Educate customers on policies, processes, and HR tools.
13. Collaborate across GBS HR Operations and other HR functions to optimize processes and tools.
14. Identify process deficiencies and recommend improvements.
15. Lead process improvement activities and participate in quality control and audits.
16. Manage RCA's and escalations, driving related improvements.
17. Proactively act as an expert in complex cases/projects, fostering collaboration across countries and functions.
18. Execute and deliver critical HR services and legal responsibilities.
19. Provide guidance to colleagues.

Qualifications for the role

• 5+ years of extensive experience in payroll processing
• Advanced knowledge of payroll procedures and practices
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in payroll software and ERP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

More about us

ABB UK offers an attractive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (e.g., buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work)
• Internal mobility, mentorships, and global project opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral scheme
• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme

We value diversity. Apply today and visit www.abb.com to learn more about our global solutions. #MyABBStory