HR Operations Senior Payroll Specialist

ABB Schweiz AG; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Operations Senior Payroll Specialist to manage payroll services for the UK and Ireland. This role involves handling complex payroll calculations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering high-quality HR services. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in payroll software. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for internal mobility.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral scheme

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day HR transactions for payroll operations.
• Handle complex payroll calculations and inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Payroll software

ERP systems

Job description

HR Operations Senior Payroll Specialist

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Position Grade

14

Reporting Line

Front Office Lead

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 payroll groups. Responsibilities include handling complex calculations, inquiries, escalated tasks, and ensuring end-to-end payroll operations are accurate, timely, and compliant with laws and regulations. The role involves providing support and guidance to customers and colleagues, delivering high-quality services aligned with global performance targets, and maintaining a high customer experience through complete, accurate, and timely HR transactions. The Senior Payroll Specialist supports global HR standards and ensures local legal and regulatory compliance within business processes in HR Operations Front Office / Hub.

Main Accountabilities

1. Execute and deliver HR services in compliance with business processes, KPIs, and quality targets, demonstrating end-to-end responsibility.
2. Perform control tasks independently, including 4-eye-check/SOX checks, data protection, and legal/regulatory compliance tasks, following AskHR Way of Working.
3. Maintain high data quality and documentation accuracy, such as SOPs.
4. Handle complex payroll calculations, inquiries, and escalated tasks.
5. Coordinate with external vendors and agencies on payroll matters.
6. Review payroll inputs to ensure 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. Engage effectively with stakeholders to understand their needs.
11. Act as a point of contact for HR-related inquiries and support multiple Service Lines.
12. Educate customers on policies, processes, and HR tools.
13. Collaborate within 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 and audit activities.
16. Manage RCAs and escalations, driving process enhancements.
17. Act as an expert in complex business cases/projects, fostering collaboration across countries and functions.
18. Execute critical HR services and legal responsibilities.
19. Provide guidance to colleagues.

Qualifications

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

About Us

ABB UK offers attractive benefits including a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, flexible benefits, internal mobility, mentorships, global projects, Employee Assistance Programme, employee referral scheme, hybrid working, and a bonus scheme. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Visit www.abb.com to learn more about our global solutions and impact. #MyABBStory