Payroll Specialist

c2c (Trenitalia c2c Ltd); London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

c2c (Trenitalia c2c Ltd) is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their People Team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This mid-senior level role involves processing payroll for over 500 staff, ensuring compliance with payroll tax requirements, and working collaboratively with various departments. Competitive salary up to £50,000 with flexible working arrangements offered.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in a dedicated payroll function.
• Experience managing payroll for over 500 employees.
• Knowledge of tax requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and processing monthly payroll.
• Managing relationships with HMRC for tax purposes.
• Addressing payroll-related queries from employees promptly.

Skills

Payroll Management

Tax Compliance

HRIS Management

Data Analysis

Tools

iTrent HR/Payroll system

Excel

Smartsheets

Job description

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We are looking for a new Payroll Specialist, to join the People Team here at c2c Rail on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract (salaried).

The Payroll Specialist’s role includes:

• Overseeing and processing monthly payroll for the four-weekly and monthly payrolls via iTrent HR/Payroll system.
• Processing pay changes, organisation changes, starters and leavers on the HRIS- capturing these via several means including email, Smartsheets and rostering Excel spreadsheets.
• Assist in calculating employee bonuses, appraisal payments, sick leave and annual pay increases.
• Managing our relationship with HMRC for tax purposes.
• Managing within complex Trade Union arrangements for ASLEF, RMT and TSSA to calculate differing absence payments and shift / overtime allowances.
• Address payroll-related queries from employees promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain system updates for payroll-related information.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax requirements, including managing P11Ds, P45s, P60s, and other necessary documentation.
• Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure new starter information is reported and captured accurately for payroll purposes.
• Generate monthly finance journals, reconciliations, and reports for the central finance department.
• Provide expert advice on legal compliance and stay informed about emerging benefit trends.
• Manage relationships with the company’s pension service provider.
• Collaborate across different departments to improve payroll and benefits processes.
• Regularly communicate with HR and management regarding absences, maternity/paternity, and payroll and benefits matters.
• Deliver regular reports to the business on people issues
• Support the implementation of new systems and operational improvements.
• Prepare and publish our annual Gender Pay Gap report and associated action plans.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and enhance processes.

We’re looking for someone with around 3-4 years' experience in a dedicated payroll function, with experience of managing a payroll of upwards of 500 staff. Ideally these will be a mix of both blue collar and white collar staff.

We’re offering a salary of up to £50,000 plus benefits, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements (ideally 2-3 days in the office in the City.)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Rail Transportation

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