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Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering exclusively with a leading global group to recruit a dynamic & experienced UK Payroll Specialist to join their growing Payroll function in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. The position will support the payroll processes for all UK companies within the group, reporting to the Payroll Manager. You will have the chance to partner with different stakeholders across the business, involvement in process improvement projects to further support payroll efficiencies as the group grows further. Offering remote/office hybrid working, this is a unique permanent payroll position where value can be added.

Your new role

Your key duties will involve processing of all UK payrolls, ensuring accuracy of payroll calculations and pension contributions. Delivery of regular and ad-hoc payroll reports with analysis, advising employees and internal stakeholders on payroll, benefits, pension and tax issues. Interacting with government agencies, submitting legal requests for payroll, and delivering excellent customer service in regard to resolving payroll queries across multiple companies within the group. You will participate in global/local projects around payroll and continuously improving payroll/employment compliance processes.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this fast-paced payroll specialist role, you will have experience in a similar position, strong knowledge of payroll calculations and auto-enrolment processes, with a broad knowledge of employment tax and UK payroll legislation. You will have strong analytical skills, key attention to detail and be a good problem solver, comfortable using your own initiative but also working within a team environment. You will have a proactive working approach, adaptable to business needs and willing to learn. Excellent communication skills to build internal/external relationships at all levels and resolve payroll queries. Experience with ADP, general ledger mapping and experience working within a shared service environment, would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This permanent Payroll Specialist role offers a salary between £35,000 - £42,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Remote/office hybrid working offered, life assure x 6 of salary, contributed pension scheme, private healthcare, free parking on-site, employee assistance programmes, and further group benefits. A great opportunity to join a growing and established global group where you can really add value within the payroll function.

What you need to do now

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