Payroll Specialist

Equifax; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global information services company is seeking a motivated Payroll Specialist to join their finance team. This role involves processing payroll, managing tax compliance, and supporting projects while pursuing a Level 5 apprenticeship. Ideal candidates will possess strong GCSEs and A-Levels, great communication skills, and attention to detail. Benefits include a contributory pension, healthcare, flexible offerings, and more!

Benefits

Contributory pension

Life cover

Income protection

Healthcare

Enhanced maternity and sick pay

26 days holiday + birthday off

Flexible benefits options

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll using Workday Payroll.
• Manage employment tax compliance.
• Reconcile payroll data for accuracy.
• Resolve payroll and taxation queries.
• Support Payroll & Compliance Manager.
• Assist with audits and management reports.
• Collaborate on annual projects.
• Manage benefit invoicing and supplier relationships.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Strong head for numbers

Attention to detail

Great communication skills

Proactive and positive approach

Education

5 or more GCSEs including Maths and English

2 or more A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification

Tools

Workday Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our dedicated finance team. You will play a vital role in supporting our payroll function for our UK & Ireland workforce, ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the processing of our monthly payroll using Workday Payroll and managing employment tax compliance.
• Loading and reconciling payroll data to ensure accuracy.
• Serving as a key point of contact for employees and HR, helping to resolve queries related to payroll and taxation.
• Supporting the Payroll & Compliance Manager with testing transactions in Workday and implementing new legislative changes.
• Helping to fulfil information requests for audits and management reports.
• Working closely with the Head of Reward and Payroll Manager on exciting annual projects.
• Taking ownership of the benefit invoicing process and helping to manage supplier relationships.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and helping to implement them.

Apprenticeship and Eligibility

We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong desire to build a career in this field. As this is a Level 5 apprenticeship, we are looking for candidates with strong foundational qualifications.

Qualifications

• You must have 5 or more GCSEs (at grades A-C or 9-4), which must include Maths and English. You'll also need 2 or more A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification.

Skills

• A strong head for numbers, excellent attention to detail, and great communication skills are essential. A proactive and positive approach to learning is key!

Desirable

• Any prior experience or familiarity with Workday Payroll.
• A Level 3 or Level 4 Payroll qualification (or progress towards one).
• Previous in-house payroll and benefits experience.
• Good knowledge of DC pension schemes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, particularly with formulas, IF statements, and VLOOKUPs.

Opportunity

If applicable, this is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, by achieving a Level 5 Payroll Assistant Manager Apprenticeship while gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading software like Workday.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks. We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!