Payroll Analyst

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support end-to-end UK payroll in collaboration with an external payroll provider. The role reports to the Manager, Global Payroll and is located at Springfields, with a split between office and remote work to be agreed based on needs.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of UK payroll experience, strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, HMRC reporting, and pensions, and will collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure data accuracy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UK payroll.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll regulations, including PAYE, National Insurance, HMRC reporting, and pensions.
• Experience supporting end-to-end payroll processes in a complex or international environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end UK payroll processing (in cooperation with external payroll provider)
• Review and validate payroll outputs (e.g., gross-to-net reports, payslips, time & attendance data)
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll regulations, including PAYE, National Insurance, HMRC requirements, and RTI submissions
• Support year-end payroll activities (e.g., P60, P11D) and statutory reporting obligations
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including deductions, benefits, and pension contributions
• Support pension administration, including auto-enrolment and employer/employee contributions
• Perform payroll reconciliations and assist in audits
• Investigate and resolve payroll-related queries (salary, tax, benefits, pensions)
• Prepare standard and ad hoc payroll reports for Finance, HR, and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy across systems (e.g., SAP / SuccessFactors)
• Build and maintain effective relationships with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders
• Identify process gaps and contribute to continuous improvements and documentation

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Excellent communication

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

HRIS systems

Job description

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About the role:

As a Payroll Analyst you will support end-to-end UK payroll processes in collaboration with an external payroll provider, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and delivery.

You will report to the Manager, Global Payroll and be located at Springfields.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end UK payroll processing (in cooperation with external payroll provider)


• Review and validate payroll outputs (e.g., gross-to-net reports, payslips, time & attendance data)


• Ensure compliance with UK payroll regulations, including PAYE, National Insurance, HMRC requirements, and RTI submissions


• Support year-end payroll activities (e.g., P60, P11D) and statutory reporting obligations


• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including deductions, benefits, and pension contributions


• Support pension administration, including auto-enrolment and employer/employee contributions


• Perform payroll reconciliations and assist in audits


• Investigate and resolve payroll-related queries (salary, tax, benefits, pensions)


• Prepare standard and ad hoc payroll reports for Finance, HR, and external stakeholders


• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy across systems (e.g., SAP / SuccessFactors)


• Build and maintain effective relationships with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders


• Identify process gaps and contribute to continuous improvements and documentation

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UK payroll


• Strong knowledge of UK payroll regulations, including PAYE, National Insurance, HMRC reporting, and pensions


• Experience supporting end-to-end payroll processes in a complex or international environment


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail


• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., data validation, reconciliation)


• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders


• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

The role is placed in UK and with the option to work remotely -a split between office / remote will be agreed based on the current needs.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration


• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  
  
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  
  
  • Life insurance
  
  
  • Pension plan
  
  
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
  
  


• Learning and development opportunities.


• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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