Payroll Specialist

House of Lords; United States; À distance; USD 40 000 - 53 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Civil Service pension

Wellbeing programme

Learning & development

Résumé du poste

House of Lords is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, timely processing of payroll for around 740 staff. You will act as a trusted advisor for payroll queries and maintain data within the iTrent HR & Payroll system, working closely with HR and Finance teams to administer salaries, allowances, and statutory payments.

The role requires strong numerical accuracy, knowledge of payroll legislation, and proficiency with payroll software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll processes from start to finish.
• Sound understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Good IT skills and experience using payroll systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a professional approach.

Responsabilités

• Process monthly payroll for ~740 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Act as a point of contact for payroll queries, providing expert guidance to staff and stakeholders.
• Maintain employee and payroll data in the iTrent system, ensuring records are complete and up to date.
• Collaborate with Payroll & Operations Manager, Payroll Supervisor, and HR team to ensure correct payments and allowances.
• Run and submit monthly RTI filings via Government Gateway per statutory requirements.
• Prepare HMRC and third-party payments, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Support and contribute to payroll governance and process improvements as needed.

Connaissances

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Outils

iTrent HR & Payroll

Description du poste

You'll ensure that our colleagues are paid accurately and on time, while delivering a high-quality payroll service across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy, and is passionate about providing an excellent service to colleagues and stakeholders alike.

• Processing the monthly payroll for approximately 740 employees, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at every stage.
• Serving as a trusted point of contact for payroll-related queries, providing excellent support and guidance to employees and stakeholders.
• Accurately maintaining employee and payroll information within the iTrent HR and Payroll system, ensuring records are complete and up to date.
• Working closely with the Payroll & Operations Manager, Payroll Supervisor, and Human Resources team to ensure salaries, allowances, and other payments are administered correctly and efficiently.
• Running and submitting monthly Real Time Information (RTI) files through the Government Gateway in line with statutory requirements.
• Preparing HMRC and other third-party payments each month, ensuring they are accurate, reconciled, and processed within required deadlines.

  We're looking for someone who can bring their skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution here., Proven experience managing payroll processes from start to finish, with the ability to work effectively in a busy environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

• A sound and up-to-date understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements, including tax, National Insurance, Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP), workplace pensions, and auto-enrolment.
• Good IT skills and experience using payroll systems, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. You'll be organised, methodical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build positive working relationships while handling sensitive information with professionalism, tact, and discretion. You'll be confident in responding to payroll queries and know when to seek support or elevate more complex matters.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to carry out manual payroll calculations when required.
• A proactive approach to work, with the confidence to use your initiative while also valuing collaboration and seeking guidance when needed to achieve the best outcomes.

It would be even better if you have (or are willing to learn):

• Experience of the iTrent HR & Payroll system.
• Basic understanding of payroll accounting entries.

  you'll play an important role in supporting the UK's parliamentary democracy. Your work will help Members carry out their responsibilities effectively - contributing to something bigger than any one role.

You'll be part of a collaborative community, working alongside colleagues from a wide range of professions. Together, we make Parliament happen. You'll be based on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster - a unique working environment shaped by history and powered by the people who work here today.

Working at the House of Lords means joining a community that values your wellbeing, growth and contribution. You'll benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after one year).
• Generous Civil Service pension scheme.
• A comprehensive Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities across diverse professions.
• The chance to witness democracy in action and work in a place of historic national significance.

The work we do is vital to the House of Lords - the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It plays a critical role in making laws, scrutinising government, and providing independent expertise on national issues.