Payroll Specialist - Manchester, United Kingdom - CNA Hardy

CNA Hardy
CNA Hardy
Verified Company
Manchester, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Position Summary

We are seeking to hire a payroll specialist to join our Manchester team.


This role will be responsible for all end to end payroll processing across all UK and European countries, managing payroll input, month end reports and statutory pay overs, including leave and benefits processing that directly affects payroll.


The HR team (including Payroll) forms part of the UK & Europe region of CNA Financial Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, USA and is largely based in CNA Hardy's London office with responsibility for all HR matters across 8 regional branches in the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Luxembourg and Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all payrolls from start to finish, adhering to all controls
  • Responsible for all payroll payovers, including tax, pension, social security, national insurance and any other local payments.
  • Investigate and correct system generated reports identifying payroll data integration errors
  • Respond to all payroll audits and information requests V both internally and externally.
  • Liaise with external payroll vendors and hold them accountable for a robust service delivery
  • Maintain knowledge on all of the Company's payroll policies and regulations impacting payroll preparation
  • Conduct reviews of the payroll set up and processes to identify deficiencies within existing procedures and/or configuration
  • Document and maintain all payroll processing controls and procedures with a clear delineation of duties across the HR team and Finance colleagues
  • Identify payroll operation problems and provide solutions in collaboration with the HR team
  • Partner with Global HR colleagues as needed to resolve any system or process issues
  • Implement process efficiencies within payroll as well as contribute towards achieving operational efficiencies within the HR team.
  • Initiate payroll projects that interface directly with the HR team and deliver time and process efficiencies
  • Responsible for advising the HR team on new and upcoming legislation affecting payroll operations
  • Partner with local HR Business Partners on local payroll regulatory matters including CBA and payroll benefits
  • Provide guidance and support to the Payroll and Benefits Administrator so that it can cover the Payroll Specialist in the event of absence
  • Attend HR meetings and update or educate the HR team on any relevant payroll issues.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience

  • Indepth understanding of payroll processes in UK / European countries
  • Knowledge on Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel, Workday HR System and ADP
  • Organisational skills
  • Knowledge of payroll legislation
  • Ability to assess risk and act accordingly
  • Able to produce high quality reports
  • Able to work in fast paced environment
  • Ability to be proactive rather than reactive to situations.
  • Able to plan, organise and prioritise complex work, completes objectives and tasks and deliver results to time and required standard, sometimes whilst under pressure.
  • High level of accuracy and integrity
  • Communicates verbally and in writing in a clear and logical mannerIs tactful and discreet and able to maintain confidentiality and cultural sensitivity
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