The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.
In our welcoming, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.
Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.
Build a newsworthy career at the FT.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued.
A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We will continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing people from underrepresented groups.
The role
As the Assistant Payroll Manager, reporting to the Global Payroll Manager, you will have a challenging and varied role in managing our payroll operations across EMEA. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead all aspects of both UK and international payroll processing, ensuring flawless and timely payroll for approximately 1,800 UK and 30 international employees. You will work closely with managed service payroll providers to manage pay, maintain compliance and deliver excellent service.
Responsibilities:
1. Serve as an in-house expert on payroll matters, providing advice on pay, tax, social security, pensions, and deductions.
2. Coordinate and manage the payroll process from data entry to reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payroll legislation.
3. Coordinate pension and benefits processing, ensuring compliance with the Pensions Regulator.
4. Provide timely responses to employee payroll and pension queries, maintaining a high standard of integrity.
5. Serve as the point of contact for customer and partner concerns regarding payroll-related issues, working closely with HR, Finance, and payroll providers.
6. Lead and mentor the Payroll & Benefits Administrator, conducting regular performance reviews.
7. Identify and implement process improvements to improve service delivery.
8. Keep process documentation up to date, including annual payroll calendars with payroll providers and the global payroll calendar.
9. Participate in payroll system projects, including the development of an integrated
#J-18808-Ljbffr