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Markel Corporation
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London, Greater London
UK Payroll Specialist
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Company Information: What we look for Our exceptional and motivated employees are our greatest strength. Our employees provide the highest level of customer service and help maintain our position as a leader in the global marketplace. Markel Style The Markel Style is what makes us stand out from our competitors. It's our core value which should underpin how we do business, while influencing our behavior and performance. We are looking for people who have potential and share our passion to live the Markel Style, which is described in more detail below. If you think you have these core attributes we want to hear from you. Job Summary: The Human Resources Department for Markel International is based in London and supports all geographical territories outside of North America and Bermuda. We are currently operating in 14 countries and 24 locations. The department is split in to four main areas: HR business partnership, Talent Development/OD, Recruitment and Reward and Benefits. The Payroll Specialist will have full responsibility for all aspects of the end to end processing and accurate and timely delivery of Markel International's UK payroll for circa 900 active employees and circa 200 pensioners. Duties and Accountabilities * Preparation and processing of the UK payroll on a monthly basis, including processing of starters, leavers, salary changes, fixed and variable payments, maternity pay, address changes etc. * Review and reconciliation of payroll for final approval by International Payroll Manager * Raise associated payments to 3rd parties * Collaboration with payroll provider's Operations Team to ensure smooth processing payrolls * Responsibility for interaction with HMRC and ensuring that all statutory submissions and remittances are made accurately and on time. * Provide subject matter expert support - First point of contact for all payroll related queries including advice on all maternity, paternity and leave enquiries * First point of contact for internal and external auditors requiring access to payroll related data Monthly and Quarterly Reporting * Prepare the GL report and associated payroll reports for Finance * Prepare and reconcile the monthly headcount information for Finance by comparing payroll data to Workday HR system * Prepare ad hoc reports as and when required including budget, salary bonus, reports for monthly or quarterly board papers Projects * Play key role in the project team working on the migration of the UK payroll from ADP Freedom to Workday which has a target go-live date of October 2020. Skills, Knowledge and Experience * Strong UK payroll processing experience * Recent knowledge and experience of Workday HR System essential * Recent experience of using ADP Freedom desirable * Payroll migration/implementation project experience * Strong problem solving and communication skills * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Proven ability to shift priorities and complete projects with short deadlines * Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including ability to use lookup and pivot tables in Excel * A self-starter with the ability to pick up a process quickly and work under minimum supervision * Ability to use their own intuition and initiative and seek better or new ways to streamline the function We want to ensure that you have a positive experience applying for a role at Markel and are able to perform at your best. If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you at every stage please telephone us on +44 (0)20 7953 6504 or email rec@markel.com. "Why work for us?" Diversity and inclusion Markel is truly a global and diverse company. We believe that diversity makes us better business partners and that embracing people's differences can bring amazing results and fuel innovation. We have a portfolio of businesses and product lines that operate around the world. Community involvement Markel has a rich heritage of supporting communities across the world where our customers and employees live and work. Giving back is part of our history and our future. Our employees share in this philosophy through volunteering, mentoring and fundraising. Commitment to open doors Markel is committed to creating the best work environment. Our open-door policy is essential in recognizing business issues as they rise and to address the changing needs of our diverse and global workforce. Challenging management is a component of the Markel Style-some of our best ideas start from a conversation between a manager and an employee. Entrepreneurial spirit As the Markel Style states, we pursue excellence, strive for a better way, and share the success of others. Markel associates proactively seek new business opportunities, bringing further success to Markel.