Payroll Specialist

Citi; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Belfast is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver an effective payroll service. The role involves resolving employee queries and maintaining payroll records. Candidates should have relevant payroll experience, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree. The job offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Employee discounts

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Previous relevant Payroll experience is necessary.
• Experience of using Workday Payroll is desirable.
• Experience of working for a global company is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Resolve employee queries using Servicenow.
• Calculate and record payroll deductions or earnings as necessary.
• Review and audit payroll records including sickness payments.
• Create and maintain maternity schedules.
• Participate in projects and initiatives as they arise.

Skills

Payroll experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's/University degree

Tools

Workday Payroll

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? This role requires a proactive individual who will primarily be responsible for delivering an effective and accurate payroll service to all employees on Citi’s UK Payroll.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

This role will involve dealing with complex employee queries including PAYE tax issues, whilst delivering a high level of customer service at all times.

Please note, this position is a Fixed Term Contract.

What you’ll do

• Resolve employee queries using Servicenow.
• Follow all standard processes and guidance.
• Maintain employee records on Workday.
• Calculate and record payroll deductions or earnings as necessary.
• Review and audit payroll records including sickness payments and retrospective pay.
• Reconcile earnings and deduction totals.
• Create and maintain maternity schedules.
• Participate in projects and initiatives as they arise.

What we’ll need from you

• Previous relevant Payroll experience (necessary)
• Experience of using Workday Payroll (desirable).
• Experience of working for a global company (desirable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and high attention to detail, excellent troubleshooting skills, and creative problem solving skills
• Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed and think and act independently while also being team oriented
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent professional experience.

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
• A discretionary annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

Job Family Group: Operations - Services

Job Family: Payroll

Time Type: Full time

Most Relevant Skills: Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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