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Bureau Vertias North America Payroll Coordinator in Birmingham, United Kingdom
An award-winning employer , our people are trusted and responsible , believing in what they do with a clear commitment to contribute to transforming the world we live in and shaping a world of trust. Bureau Veritas operates in a wide range of sectors, delivering Testing, Inspection and Certification services to some of the world’s biggest household names. With more than 400,000 global clients and a reputation for quality , we are at the forefront of service and innovation.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do , which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging working environment, which is open and inclusive and individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their potential and really leave their mark.
Role: Payroll Co-ordinator
Location: Hybrid Working 2 days per week - Birmingham office
Package: Competitive salary, Up to 12% Pension, Health Care, and other Flexible benefits
Type : Full-time or would consider candidates looking for part-time work (4 days per week/ 5 days with reduced hours)
Are you a true Payroll generalist that thrives in a fast paced and ever-changing environment?
Do you want to be part of a collaborative, fun HR Shared Services team providing best in class payroll advice and support to a growing business?
If yes, we want to hear from you!
Role Purpose:
With a passion for payroll, the Payroll Coordinator thrives in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
Working as part of a small team to provide an effective and efficient Payroll and Benefits service to circa 1,300 employees across UK & Ireland.
Processing of 9 monthly payrolls, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time, complying with statutory requirements, best practice and payment deadlines.
Responds to requests, queries and issues raised in a professional, helpful and efficient manner, working alongside your colleagues to drive a quality service.
Be part of a collaborative, fun HR Shared Services environment providing best in class payroll advice and support to a growing business.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The first point of contact for payroll and benefit queries, providing high quality advice and excellent customer service to employees and managers
Confident handling complex payroll queries, providing timely, detailed feedback and updates to stakeholders. Intermediate excel skills essential to include vookup; confident to produce manual payroll and tax calculations as needed.
Ensures all fixed and variable payroll elements are processed accurately each month with deadlines.
Run and check pre-commit reports, identify and make corrections as necessary within payroll cut off dates
Prioritise and actions daily and recurring tasks to meet SLAs
Maintains a working knowledge of current statutory and legislative compliance, keeping abreast of all changes through publications, websites and seminars.
Ensures compliance with internal controls, documenting, reviewing and suggesting improvements processes in line with best practice and statutory requirements.
Ensures confidentiality at all times and manages data security to the highest standard in line with all GDPR requirements
Administers the company benefits and pension schemes; administers P11ds and HMRC submissions in a timely and accurate manner.
Assists with Invoice processing and Vendor management.
Ad hoc and project work as needed
Experience & Skills Required
Monthly payroll processing experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
High standard of written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex information in a straightforward and easily understood manner
Intermediate Excel skills, comfortable with vLookup, pivot tables and formulas
Confident to produce manual tax and pay calculations
Customer focussed with strong problem-solving approach
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
CIPP qualification desirable but not essential
Experience of SDWorx desirable but not essential
Experience of benefits administration desirable but not essential
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus an option to carry over 5 days
Combined pension contributions of up to 12%
Share in Success company bonus scheme - We recognise that overall business success is due to the contribution made by every employee
Annual Salary review
Flexible benefits scheme, to suit what is important to you including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance
Health and Wellbeing Support through; Mental Health First aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services
Working for an Industry leading global Inspection company certified as a UK Top Employer for the last nine years in a row
Please be aware that all roles within Bureau Veritas UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.
Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer. No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age.
Bureau Veritas operates a strict Code of Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business.