Payroll Assistant

Eversheds Sutherland Llp ,
Birmingham, West Midlands

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Region EMEA Practice group Global Operations Office Birmingham Position type Fixed Term Summary About Eversheds Sutherland: As an experienced Payroll Administrator you will be responsible for processing the day to day administration of payroll and benefits within HR Operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all areas of the operation. You should be able to adapt and maintain the "Right first time" ethos within a busy HR and Payroll environment. This role will include the administration of the monthly payroll processes via SAP payroll system, administration of company benefits We're a modern, progressive law firm. We think differently and we've built a culture where individual skills and personalities can shine through. At Eversheds Sutherland, we believe that innovation comes from a culture of genuine equality and diversity and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or once in post. Key Responsibilities * Reporting to the Payroll Manager * Have a strong technical understanding of current statutory legislation that directly relates to the Payroll function, including Tax, NI, and other statutory payments. * Manage the Service Delivery of the Payroll team ensuring that all work activities are achieved to the required standards and objectives * Responsible for the reporting to third parties i.e. HMRC, Pensions and Benefit providers * Responsible for accurate and timely input of Payroll data, this includes processing joiners, leavers, contractual changes and benefits changes, via checking of team input * Manage queries from customers (internal and external) relating to Payroll, responding with professionalism and within agreed SLA's * Document Payroll processes to promote consistency and autonomy * Effectively plan and prioritise own workload E x perience * Success Factors, specifically EC and ECP software * Ability to manually calculate Payroll statutory deductions, (including. Tax, NI, SL, maternity and adoption) * Demonstrable payroll experience, preferably in a shared service environment * Effective relationship management of colleagues and customers * Sound knowledge of Excel to allow for the manipulation payroll data using Excel formulas * Experience of International Payroll processes desirable * CIPP desirable S k ills & Competencies * Customer Service * Attention to detail * Ability to work using own initiative * Ability to work unsupervised, prioritise and remain calm, generating high quality work whilst under pressure to deliver against tight timescales * Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills including tact and discretion * Have a strong customer service orientation * Effective team player * Payroll knowledge including knowledge of HMRC/Auto Enrolment/Salary sacrifice Job description Payroll Assistant.docx - 25KB Converted File Payroll Assistant.docx.pdf - 61KB