Senior Payroll Specialist

Schneider Electric; Coventry, Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Health & Wellbeing Support Options

Gym Flex

Learning Portal

Career Hub

Shopping & Dining Discounts

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Coventry is seeking a Senior Associate, Payroll & Rewards Operations to join our precision-focused team. You will manage payroll processing, time tracking, and inquiries from employees and managers, ensuring compliance with local laws and collective agreements.

You will partner with Schneider Digital to drive digital payroll initiatives and contribute to training programs across shared service centers, while supporting a high-quality employee experience.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in payroll processing and administration.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with digital payroll systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage employee payroll operations in compliance with local laws and collective agreements.
• Handle time tracking and absence management with accuracy.
• Provide responsive payroll support to employees, HRBP, and managers.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and system improvements with Schneider Digital.
• Manage administrative responsibilities for payroll processing and training programs.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Digital payroll systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Associate, Payroll & Rewards Operations and be part of an organization that values precision, efficiency, and exceptional service in managing our most valuable asset - our people!

What will you do:

• Process and manage employee payroll operations while ensuring compliance with local laws, regulations, and collective agreements
• Handle time tracking and absence management systems with attention to detail and accuracy
• Provide responsive support to employees, HR Business Partners, and managers for payroll-related inquiries
• Support digital transformation initiatives and system improvements in collaboration with Schneider Digital
• Manage administrative responsibilities for payroll processing and training programs through shared service centers

What will make you successful:

• Strong foundation in payroll processing and administration
• Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in digital systems and payroll software
• Outstanding communication and customer service abilities

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to develop expertise in a critical business function
• Exposure to advanced digital payroll systems and processes
• Collaborative environment with supportive team members
• Professional growth and skill development opportunities
• Chance to impact employee experience through accurate and timely payroll services

What we offer:

• Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Holiday Buy programme
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Share Ownership Programme
• Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options
• Gym Flex
• Career Hub (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally)
• Shopping & Dining Discounts
• Learning Portal and much more.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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