Senior Payroll Specialist

Schneider Electric; Wellington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & life insurance

Pension scheme

Employee share ownership programme

28 days annual leave

Gym flex

Mentors & projects globally

Job summary

Schneider Electric UK is seeking a Senior Associate, Payroll & Rewards Operations to join our Total Rewards function. You will manage payroll processes, time tracking, and employee inquiries, working with HR Partners and managers to ensure accurate and timely pay.

In this role you will contribute to digital payroll initiatives, support system improvements, and oversee shared service activities. A strong payroll background and excellent attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process and manage employee payroll operations in compliance with local laws.
• Handle time tracking and absence management with accuracy.
• Provide payroll support to employees, HR partners, and managers.
• Support digital transformation and system improvements with Schneider Digital.
• Manage payroll administration and training programs via shared service centers.

Skills

Payroll processing

Time tracking

Regulatory compliance

Digital systems

Customer service

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.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It's more than just pay and benefits- it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 37,600 - GBP 56,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you.

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, and confidential counseling for life's challenges.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation , and initiatives that support youth education.

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.

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