HR & Payroll Assistant - Reading, United Kingdom - XPS Pensions Group

XPS Pensions Group

Verified Company

Reading, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Contractual hours
36.25

Basis
Full time

Job category/type

Central Functions

Date posted
11/04/2024

Job reference
REQ002250

HR & Payroll Assistant

Senior Associate

Reading

Hybrid

Full Time

Permanent

XPS Pensions Group is a multi-award winning and leading independent pensions consulting and administration business. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented
people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.**XPS is the only UK pensions specialist listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market and we have the scale and flexibility to think and act differently. We are a multi-award-winning Pensions Consultancy with over 1 million member pension schemes administered and 1800 staff in locations across the UK. We advise on all things workplace pensions related. We help trustees and employers run pension schemes for the benefit of both current and former employees and we support scheme members in a way that is relevant, innovative and easily digestible.

Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect.

We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best.

It's about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they're happy.

Above all, it's about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.

The Team

The HR & Payroll Assistant is responsible for the provision of an efficient, effective, and professional HR and payroll service across the company within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

The role holder will be involved in the general HR tasks and be expected to provide support to the planning and implementation of HR projects.

The Role

The duties and responsibilities below provide a summary of activities that will be carried out; however, this list is not exhaustive.

Ensure all HR/payroll related data, including new starters, transfers, Leavers, Family Friendly Leave, absences Electric cars, Imports, Overpayments, PSP checking, and temporary input is accurately input in line with the payroll timetable.

Act as the first point of contact for all HR and Payroll queries received via the HR Service portal, responding to or escalating queries as appropriate.
Maintain accurate records for pension contributions, season ticket loans, and flexible benefits to ensure these are paid over to the relevant organisations in a timely manner.
Pension Auto Enrolment prepare communication to be sent to employees that are enrolled to our pension scheme.
Pension Funds Transfer checking and transferring funds/refunds to relevant pension schemes monthly by the deadlines set by the pension providers.
Process payroll reports, business reports and any ad hoc reports as required to inform business decisions.

Your profile

Good standard of education including a Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Prior work experience within a payroll team or similar environment
IT literacy and confidence working with different systems for various processes as well as different payroll systems.
Proficiency in the use of MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel vlookups in particular)
Highly organised and planning skills able to work on their own initiative.
Able to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines
Ability to follow processes and procedures
Able to maintain confidentiality and integrity at all times
Have a flexible, adaptable approach and willingness to learn new skills

What we offer:

Find out more about Life at XPS**
Find out more about Our People Approach**
We offer an attractive reward package, including:

Competitive salary
Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme
25 days holiday
A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.

What next:

Right to Work confirmation
DBS Disclosure check
Employment or educational references covering five years
Satisfactory credit check

**_We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or secual orientation._