Sr. Payroll Specialist

Opentext; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information management company based in Reading is seeking a Sr. HRSS Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing for entities within the UK and Ireland. This role requires expertise in payroll regulations, experience with payroll software like ADP and SAP SuccessFactors, and a strong attention to detail. The successful candidate will collaborate with HR and external auditors while maintaining high integrity and confidentiality. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Variable compensation opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of direct payroll experience in a multi-national company.
• Strong knowledge of country payroll tax processes and requirements.
• Excellent track record of payroll documentation and creating process documents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate payroll processing for UK & Ireland.
• Monitor payroll inputs for accuracy in pre-payroll processing.
• Act as a key contact for internal/external auditors.

Skills

Knowledge of UK and Ireland payrolls

Advanced Excel

Payroll Professional Certification (e.g., FPC, CPP)

Experience with ADP GlobalView

Education

College diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors HCM

Job description

The Sr. HRSS Payroll Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll for entities within OpenText, including country specific payrolls UK & Ireland. This includes using expanded experiences of OpenText's payroll and HCM platforms to perform the monitoring of payroll inputs, reconciling payroll output reports, reconciling benefit invoices vs payroll output, accrual balance analysis & updates, etc.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Good knowledge of UK and Ireland payrolls, plus other international payroll processing knowledge is an advantage.
• Enhanced understanding of payroll rules and regulations particular to the country/entity being processed.
• Monitor payroll inputs either from an HCM system/reports, 3rd party inputs etc. to ensure accuracy for pre-payroll processing and performs corrective actions.
• Review work against existing checklists, audit reports run prior to processing payroll, and update processing documentation as needed.
• Obtain appropriate approval to release payroll for processing.
• Foster/grow contacts with all key stakeholders (HR Tier 1, Employees, auditors, vendors, etc.).
• Act as a key contact point for internal/external auditors following directions from a Lead Specialist and Sr Payroll Manager.
• Experience in P11d, PSA & STBV Reporting is advantageous.
• Excellent track record of payroll documentation and creating process documents.
• Advance level Excel and Microsoft Office applications is a must.
• 3-5 years of direct payroll experience in a multi-national company.
• College diploma or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of country payroll tax processes and requirements.
• Foreign language skill sets appropriate to the country of hire.
• Payroll Professional Certification preferred (e.g., FPC, CPP).
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Experience in the following software packages:
• • Outsourced payroll packages (ADP GlobalView, Streamline, Celergo, etc.).
• • SAP SuccessFactors HCM.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

Compensation and Benefits

$x - $x; Depending on the candidate's education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will partner with highly regarded companies, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects shaping digital transformation. At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers.

At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we're happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.