Payroll Specialist - Leeds

TG Arla; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dairy company based in Leeds is hiring a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll for 4,000 employees. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll knowledge, compliance expertise, and over five years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a focus on personal development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday & Bank holidays

Hybrid working (2 days per week from home)

Pension contribution matched up to 6%

4 x annual salary life assurance

Commitment to training and development

Flexible benefits including additional annual leave

Qualifications

• Over five years of relevant practical experience in payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly and weekly payrolls for 4,000 employees.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation.
• Act as primary contact for complex payroll inquiries.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Compliance knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

CIPP qualification or progress towards it

Courses or certifications in payroll

Tools

SuccessFactors

SAP

Job description

Overview

Are you an enthusiastic payroll professional eager to elevate your career? Become a part of Arla Foods UK as a Payroll Specialist and join our energetic team dedicated to ensuring payroll precision and compliance. Work collaboratively across departments, spearhead improvements, and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

As a Payroll Specialist, your role will involve processing monthly and weekly payrolls for 4,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both legal and collective bargaining requirements. You will serve as the primary contact for complex payroll-related inquiries from employees, managers, and other stakeholders, providing clear and informed responses. In addition to managing payroll, you will support various payroll-related projects, ensuring their successful planning, execution, and delivery.

Staying up-to-date with UK payroll legislation is crucial, and you'll ensure that all systems and processes comply with these regulations. Your responsibilities will also include creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation and training materials for payroll processes, as well as identifying opportunities to enhance existing processes for greater efficiency. Furthermore, you'll manage payroll instructions for external parties and support global payroll operations.

• Act as the key point of contact for complex payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Ensure payroll systems and processes comply with the latest UK legislation, including PAYE, NIC and Auto Enrolment
• Support projects related to compliance and payroll optimization, conducting audits and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation and training materials for all payroll-related processes.
• Prepare payroll instructions and manage payments and reconciliations to external parties like HMRC and pension companies.

Qualifications

What will make you successful The ideal candidate for the Payroll Specialist role should possess advanced knowledge of operational procedures and tools specific to payroll processing. They must have the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in resolving payroll-related issues, demonstrating a strong understanding and familiarity with payroll laws, regulations, and industry best practices. Ensuring compliance with the latest legislation, statutory filing deadlines, and internal management reporting requirements is crucial. Proficiency in theoretical payroll knowledge, such as courses or certifications, is essential. Familiarity with SuccessFactors and SAP is advantageous, and a CIPP qualification, or progress towards it, is desirable. Lastly, the candidate should have over five years of relevant practical experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)
• 26 days holiday & Bank holidays
• Hybrid working (2 days per week from home)
• Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• 4 x annual salary life assurance
• People agenda commitment to training and development (internal & external)
• Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Most importantly - cheese hamper at Christmas

Would you like to join us?

For additional information, please contact Oliver Hickson-Burr (Talent Partner) - [e-mail].

Please apply as soon as possible as we will process applications on a continuous basis and close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

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