Are you an experienced payroll professional? Do you have an interest in reward and remuneration? Do you want to be part of a high functioning reward team? If this sounds like you, then you’ll want to learn more about this opportunity… We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. A 12 month fixed term contract role has become available to cover an upcoming maternity leave. This role co-ordinates all payroll processes during an employee’s life cycle and provides first line support and advice to managers and employees on all aspects of Reward and Remuneration. The post holder is required to be self-motivated, committed and organised with excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages. Experience of implementing and/or using Workday would be a distinct advantage. You’ll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued. Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted. We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth. A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging. Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future. What will you be accountable for? Oversee the end to end monthly payroll process for over 1100 employees and over 1100 pensioners on time and accurately Be responsible for the year end process and returns, including running the year end RTI process, year end reconciliation and issuing of P60’s and P11D’s Be responsible for reviewing and providing up to date and accurate information in relation to life assurance and private medical insurance. Be responsible for the reporting and payment of french deductions Review allowances to ensure they meet legislative requirements Prepare monthly pension reconciliations and ensure contributions are made in line with stautory requirements Be responsible for processing pensions in line with auto-enrolment rules and re-auto-enrolment Ensure holiday pay is calculated and paid correctly in line with government guidance Complete monthly payroll reconciliations for CEO What do you bring to the role? CIPP diploma level or equivalent Demonstrable payroll system experience A full driving license Competent with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Team focused The ability to communicate confidently with internal and external stakeholders of all levels Commitment to process improvement What can you expect from us? Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes everyone We understand that the communities we serve are made up of different types of people. We believe that creativity comes from having diverse perspectives, rather than everyone being the same. That's why we are excited about promoting inclusivity in terms of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and identity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fair treatment to everyone throughout the recruitment process, employment, and advancement at South East Water. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our careers website. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If you require assistance / adjustments to engage with our recruitment process and to ensure you're able to compete on equal terms, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment.jobssoutheastwater.co.uk If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.