Position: Senior Payroll Officer
Contract Type: Permanent – 37.5 hours per week
Location: Ryton on Dunsmore – 3 days working in the office
Why choose DHL eCommerce UK?
Want to work for one of the UK’s best workplaces? We are proud to announce that DHL eCommerce UK has been recognised as a Best Workplace 2024 and achieved Top Employer accreditation for the 4th year running. As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more as well as pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme and much more!
About the role:
Support to develop and administer Payroll processes with the objective of accurate and timely employee payments in line with Payroll process guidelines and local legislation requirements. Oversee the payroll cycle managed by the payroll provider to ensure compliance with HMRC rules.
To provide support, guidance and technical advice to the other payroll officer and other key stakeholders to ensure a timely and responsive payroll service.
To work collaboratively with the Pensions Department to produce statutory returns and ensure broad compliance with statutory regulations. To contribute to the effective delivery of all payrolls.
Key Responsibilities:
* Administer Payroll process with accuracy by setting appropriate quality standards and timelines for own work area
* Conduct Payroll activities such as accounting, distributing and preparing payments, benefits, taxes, and Payroll deductions
* Calculate various components of salary such as overtime, shift payments, sales commissions, and bonuses
* Calculate and process statutory deductions, including income tax, National Insurance contributions, and pension contributions
* Oversee the administration of employee pension schemes, including enrolment, contributions, and liaison with pension providers
* Conduct payroll audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
* Coordinate year-end payroll processes with the payroll provider, oversee the production of annual P60s and P11D forms to ensure compliance
* Check for patterns of errors/ repetitive issues and rectify the same, else escalate complex issues for resolution
* Support other team members on recurring errors and issues related to Payroll
* Maintain various Payroll records as per process guidelines
* Prepare reports for internal use/ Government/ Compliance
* Collate and verify data and information required for carrying out Payroll processes
* Receive and resolve Payroll related queries from employees
* Work closely with colleagues across Human Resources to support the delivery of a seamless service to managers and staff
* Develop a good understanding of our pension schemes, staff terms and conditions and stay up to date with wider pensions, payroll across the sector
* Operate with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion in working with sensitive personal data, whilst also recognising GDPR obligations
* Convince other subject matter experts to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches
* May cooperate with and coordinate 3rd parties e.g. external service providers
* Provide technical guidance to line managers and employees
* May direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs
* Coach, review and delegate work to lower level professionals
The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience more than 6 years
* Exposure with relevant key aspects of HR processes including Talent, C&B, ER / IR, etc.
* Up to date knowledge of payroll legislation – PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.
* Familiarity with pension scheme administration and compliance requirements.
* Familiarity with P11d processes as well as payrolling benefit processes (PMI, company cars)
* Demonstrable experience of operating the payroll process from start to end with emphasis on compliance
What about career development?
We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL eCommerce UK.
What will you need to do next?
If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV.
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion
As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.
We’re committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, and/or belief. We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.
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