Payroll Specialist

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Are you a Payroll Specialist pro with a passion for precision and a knack for numbers? Join us at SPT Labtech, where your expertise will help power life-changing scientific research across the globe. We’re on the lookout for an experienced Payroll Specialist to step into a key role within our friendly and collaborative HR team, for 15-month maternity cover fixed term contract. We’re flexible to either a full-time (37.5 hours) or part-time (30 hours) position depending on your circumstances. With the opportunity to work across UK and European payrolls.

About us:

Based in Melbourn, near Cambridge, UK, SPT Labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For nearly two decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalised experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab.

Want to be part of a team that’s making a difference to human health?

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating payroll with UK & European payroll providers to ensure payroll data is accurate and processed within the required timeframes.
• Reconciling and validating payroll data to ensure accuracy and maintaining compliance with legislative and audit requirements.
• Responding to payroll enquiries from employees and external parties and delivering a high level of customer service.
• Pension administration including auto-enrol upload and contribution upload.
• Inputting of starters, leavers, transfers, and salary updates into payroll.
• Dealing with all statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP, and SHPL).
• Dealing with HMRC PAYE & NI enquires and other ad-hoc third-party enquiries.
• Dealing with all payrolls enquires via email and in person.
• Producing of management information reports.
• P11D and P60 submission.
• Supporting the HR team with general ad-hoc admin duties.

About you and your skillset:

• Experienced in Payroll Software and other systems (HR, Expenses, Timesheets etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs is essential, specifically Excel skills.
• Have a high level of accuracy and numeracy, tech-savvy.
• Demonstrable experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment.
• Conscientious, positive and enthusiastic.
• Willingness to multitask and be flexible to suit business needs.
• Able to work on own initiative and contribute ideas to the department.
• Professional and highly confidential.

Our commitment to you:

You will be collaborating with talented professionals in a motivated and driven team.

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive, valued benefits, including private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, and an annual discretionary bonus.

We embrace diversity and inclusivity, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or family status. We prioritise supporting our employees' diverse needs as we strive for excellence together.

If the above resonates with you, apply with an up-to-date CV and be a part of our journey to reshape the future of science.