Payroll Advisor - Northern Europe

Job Description

Permanent role in London as a Payroll Advisor.Client DetailsThe client is an international and well-established luxury retail company, looking for a Payroll Advisor to join their team in London.Permanent role.DescriptionResponsibilities of the Payroll Advisor:

• Be the owner of the full Payroll process by collating information from the Management team, accurately submitting payroll instructions to our 3rd party Payroll Providers across the region and review payslips/reports for approval.
• Work to strict deadlines to ensure payroll is finalised and paid in accordance with our contractual obligations. Work closely with the C&B And HR Systems Director to ensure approval of the payroll for all markets is completed in a timely manner. Overseethe payments of taxes and social charges for the region and manage off-cycle payments as required.
• Send out monthly payroll deadline reminders, and bank holidays across the region.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Management team on payroll related processes and policies.
• Check the monthly Payroll Journal for UK and Ireland and submit to the Finance department. Respond to any queries from the accounting team.
• Calculate and process commissions, commissions boosters and other incentives as relevant. Work with the Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist and HR Manager to analyse the impact of such incentives and propose amendments as required.
• Escalate any concerns relating to the payroll to the team in a timely manner.
• Be the main point of contact for all pay related queries and be responsible for finding solutions as required.
• Be responsible for the evolution of our internal payroll processes - review existing tools and processes and increase efficiency and accuracy. Project-manage the introduction of new automated systems for absence tracking.
• Create training plans for new and existing Managers to ensure accurate payroll reporting and rota- management. Hold the Management team accountable for accuracy and timely payroll submission.
• Review submitted rotas, identify and resolve any errors in relations to Holiday/Bank Holiday allocation, sickness and overtime.
• Review payroll related policies in the Employee Handbooks and ensure updates in legal requirements are reflected.
• Act as an Advisor throughout the Salary Review process - Communicate any mid-cycle contractual changes, calculate pro-rated bonus entitlements, check Scorecards for accuracy etc. Create and send out all salary increase and bonus letters as required.
• Advise on best practices and work with our Payroll Providers to complete a full audit of our payroll processes across the region. Identify any risk areas and propose changes as required.

ProfileThe successful candidate:

• • Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
  • Able to use own initiative and proactive in resolving queries.
  • Ability to build relationships within HR and Finance as well as with our employees.
  • Strong attention to detail and able to multi-task effectively.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • High level of computer skills, including being able to pick up use of new software quickly, and excellent Excel skills including Vlookups, logical formulas and pivot tables.
  • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, and able to meet all deadlines.
  • Able to listen and act on instructions promptly.
  • Good sense of customer service, providing our employees with quick and complete answers to their queries.
  • Outstanding communication skills (written and oral).
  • Willing to grow into the role and adapt as required.

Job OfferThe successful candidate will receive £40000-450000 per annum. Dependant on experience.

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Payroll Advisor - Northern Europe