About The Role
We are looking to offer a Payroll Specialist the opportunity to join our expanding People Services team based in Stevenage, on a 8 month fixed term contract.
About the team
This role forms part of the energetic People Services team, one part of the wider People team, in an ever-growing business. The team is made up of 23 which includes a team of Payroll specialists and Transactional coordinators, who work alongside this role in providing services to around 11,000 colleagues. There is lots of change and plenty of things to fix with a real opportunity to make an impact.
About the role
You will have full responsibility for the delivery of expert payroll services to allocated pay companies. Completing returns and payroll data third parties including HMRC, pension providers, Courts and Child Support Agency.
This role offers hybrid working and the expectation is to be in the office a minimum of two days per week, this will be higher on payroll week.
About M Group Services
M Group Services is a trusted employer to more than 10,500 people in the UK and Ireland. Operating across 21 businesses in 240 locations, we provide specialist infrastructure services in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors.
As a business we believe communication is key. We work in an environment where growth and development are promoted within the business, our employees feel they are trusted to get on with their work as well as finding this work interesting and challenging.
Where we are able, we work flexibly, believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. We want to support our people as much as possible, therefore if you require a more flexible working arrangement, we would be happy to discuss this with you!
As the Payroll Specialist, you’ll get the opportunity to:
1. Process allocated payrolls across different pay frequencies including weekly and monthly.
2. Administers and runs all payrolls across the Group in accordance with operating procedures and deadlines ensuring they are processed efficiently, effectively and accurately.
3. Completes all third-party returns including to HMRC, pension providers, Courts and Child Support Agency.
4. Work closely with Payroll Manager and the payroll team to transition any new payrolls in the Payroll Team.
5. Ensure the operational delivery of payroll services to the agreed customer service levels.
6. Timely management of day to day pay related matters including responding to pay and pension queries.
7. Ensure compliance on all pay related statutory and legislative requirements.
8. Ensure compliance with GDPR.
9. Identify and recommend continuous improvement to processes.
What you’ll bring?
10. Sound Payroll Knowledge – Experience of delivering payroll services as part of a team preferably in an Oracle environment alongside any statutory or legislative requirements.
11. Best Practice Knowledge - Strong understanding of Payroll processes and practices. Previous experience working in a Payroll role is essential.
12. Business Acumen – an understanding of the Group's and operational division's business processes, industry, and market. Ability to use business knowledge to provide valuable insights and drive HR initiatives.
13. Adaptability – a preference to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing business needs. The ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving work environment.
14. Communication - excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills. The ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner and skilled at presenting your point of view persuasively using compelling language and evidence.
15. Change Management - ability to navigate and lead through organisational change, particularly in the context of a rapidly growing business.
16. Results-Driven - proven record of delivering stretching targets with drive and resilience.A focus on achieving measurable results and key performance indicators, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and optimization of processes.
What’s in it for you?
17. 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
18. Discretionary annual bonus
19. Contributory Pension scheme
20. Life Assurance
21. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
22. Cycle to work scheme
23. Access to a wide range of discounts and special offers through our online rewards platform
24. Private health care
#MGS Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team: About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.