Payroll Advisor

Job Description

Overview

The payroll team provides a key role in providing accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services whilst supporting the business, line managers, and employees with a consistently high standard of customer service. The team also drives continuous improvement by reviewing systems, processes and controls, and supporting payroll projects, system enhancements, and legislative changes. Working closely with the People Hub in Bangalore and wider HR teams, the Payroll Advisor will deliver an efficient payroll service to managers and employees.

Alongside Business-as-Usual operations, the role will support payroll projects, system enhancements, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and process improvements, helping to test, document and embed change. An initial focus will be implementing Payrolling of Benefits ahead of legislative changes. Relevant experience in Payrolling of Benefits, Benefits in Kind or employee benefit taxation is advantageous, but training will be provided. The role will support testing, process development, documentation and transition into Business as Usual.

Your role

• Accurate and timely input of payroll data throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Ensure that all variable payments and deductions are processed via the interface between the Company's Timesheet System and Payroll.
• Balance all interfaced data between internal and external systems, always ensuring integrity of data.
• Produce manual calculations where required, including overpayments, net-to-gross calculations and pension contributions relating to statutory absence.
• Ensure pre-payroll processing tasks are completed, payrolls are run, and post-processing tasks are completed accurately, compliantly and within agreed timescales.
• Process BACS payments for monthly payrolls.
• Process salary advances as and when required.
• Support the timely, accurate and compliant transition of employees who TUPE transfer to or from the payroll.
• Help ensure all internal and external audit requirements are met.
• Assist the Contact Management Team with payroll-related queries, providing guidance and support where required.
• Carry out User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for payroll system developments, enhancements and legislative changes.
• Participate in payroll projects, process improvements and system enhancement activities, ensuring payroll requirements are understood and delivered.
• Support the implementation of payroll-related change initiatives, including the Payrolling of Benefits program.
• Assist with the development, maintenance and review of payroll process documentation and procedural guidance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance service delivery.
• Work within project teams for system developments, statutory changes and periodic business initiatives, providing updates and feedback to the wider payroll team.
• Ensure that all payroll processes are documented and maintained on an ongoing basis.
• Use the Payroll Case Management Tool (ServiceNow Pro) to record and maintain accurate records of activities and tasks undertaken.
• Liaise with HR Services, HR Business Partners and Subject Matter Experts to support the resolution of queries and cases.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation, industry trends, and developments that may impact payroll operations.

About you

• Whilst a recognised Payroll qualification is preferred, equivalent knowledge and expertise gained through experience will be considered.
• Hands-on payroll experience, preferably within an in-house payroll environment.
  Understanding of current UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent understanding and experience of payroll systems, with Oracle experience desirable.
• Experience working with Flexible Benefit Programs and Salary Sacrifice arrangements.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  Experience participating in payroll testing, process improvements, or system enhancements.
• Experience Payrolling of Benefits or Benefits in Kind administration.
• Knowledge of UK tax legislation relating to employee benefits.
• Experience of User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Experience supporting payroll projects, process improvement initiatives, or system implementations.
• Experience working within a shared service payroll delivery model.
• Outstanding customer focus and the ability to manage customer requirements through a partnership approach.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and networks with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to apply judgement and resolve complex payroll matters.
• Ability to identify, manage, and escalate risks where appropriate.
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks and see them through completion.
• Resilience and adaptability within a changing environment.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Additional information

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.