Advanced Associate, Compensation

Pearson; Asia; On-site; PEN 241,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Associate for Compensation to oversee weekly PAYE payroll and pensions for about 30,000 workers, with oversight of processes to meet deadlines and regulatory standards. The role requires collaborating with offshore teams and global stakeholders, ensuring accuracy in payments and data management, and driving continuous process improvements.

Ideal candidates will have a degree level education, strong data handling skills, and experience with payroll systems such as

Qualifications

• Experience handling large datasets with high accuracy.
• Experience with query and complaint handling within set SLAs.
• Ability to adapt in a globally distributed payroll team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly PAYE payroll and pensions for ~30k workers.
• Ensure processes comply with regulations including HMRC, DWP and Ofqual.
• Champion continuous improvement by engaging with stakeholders.
• Manage onboarding and training of new team members including offshore staff.
• Support audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reporting.

Skills

Large datasets handling

Query/complaint handling

Multi-tasking in dynamic environment

offshore teams collaboration

Enthusiastic, proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce CRM

ADP Freedom

Oracle databases

Job description

Advanced Associate, Compensation

Core Tasks & Responsibilities

• Oversee the weekly PAYE payroll & pensions process for c.30k workers (c.£70 million annually) ensuring all timescales and deadlines are met
• Ensure that delegated processes are documented, updated, and adhered to and operate within relevant company and regulatory requirements including HMRC, DWP and Ofqual standards
• Seek out and champion continuous improvement of all processes by engaging with stakeholders and identifying changes in business needs and requirements
• Support on any technical/process issues which may cause a block or inefficiency/inaccuracy to the payroll process by liaising with technical teams and key stakeholders
• Manage individual schedule of work activities for each area of responsibility, feeding into departmental business calendars as appropriate
• Manage the accurate setup of payments systems and fees ahead of processing timelines i.e. iSeries, ePEN2, Marker Payments Database, IQS and ADP Freedom)
• Oversee and Quality check payment files produced by Coordinators, including international/foreign currency fees and expenses within strict deadlines with 100% accuracy
• Maintain communication channels and positive working relationships with all first and third party stakeholders and suppliers such as ADP, NEST & AA Finance (IBM)
• Interact with offshore Associate Helpdesk team via chat, email, and CRM ticketing system (Salesforce CRM) offering advice on best practice, ongoing knowledge sharing and updates on issues and trends which may impact query volumes
• Support with compose responses and manage escalated cases to resolution for customer queries within SLA and using an appropriate tone of voice
• Manage the on-boarding and training of new team members including offshore teams (Manila) and temporary staff
• Support with compiling detailed annual evidence reporting for auditing purposes to adhere with Sarbanes Oxley compliance

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Must be educated to a degree level or equivalent (essential)
• Fresh Graduates are open to apply

Previous Work Experience

• Experience managing and manipulating large datasets with a high level of accuracy (Essential)
• Query/complaint handling and responding within agreed timescale (essential)History of working in constantly changing environment and ability to multi task (essential)
• Working in a global payroll team (desirable)
• Working remotely with on and offsite global teams

Technical Knowledge

• Awareness of Pearson Qualification Services, the business and general education issues (desirable)
• Awareness of regulations and legislations around payroll and pensions, including DWP & HMRC (desirable)

IT Literacy

• Intermediate MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel (essential)
• Ability to learn company specific software (essential)
• Oracle databases (desirable)
• CRM (desirable)
• ADP Freedom (desirable)

Personal Style and Behaviour

• Enthusiastic, innovative approach to work with drive and energy to adhere to tight timescales
• Ability to coordinate and carry out activities with limited supervision.

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Job: Human Resources

Job Family: ENTERPRISE

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 26156