Payroll Specialist

The payroll specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes across all sites, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

·    Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time for both Northern Ireland and America companies.

·     Manage end-to-end payroll administration, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, statutory payments, and deductions.

·     Manage workplace pension schemes, including employee enrolment, contributions, opt-ins, opt-outs, and compliance with UK auto-enrolment legislation.

·     Manage end-to-end payroll administration, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, statutory payments, and deductions.

·      Complete payroll reconciliations and ensure payroll records are maintained accurately and securely.

·      Process year-end payroll activities, including the preparation and distribution of P60s.

·   Manage payroll tax filings and submissions, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and applicable federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations in Georgia, USA.

·      Liaise with HMRC, pension providers, payroll software providers, tax authorities, and external advisors as required.

·     Respond to payroll queries from employees and management in a professional and timely manner.

·     Assist with internal and external payroll audits.

·     Prepare payroll reports and provide payroll data to finance and management teams as required.

·    Monitor changes in payroll legislation, taxation, pensions, and employment regulations across both the UK and USA and implement necessary updates.

·    Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and procedures.

·    Any other duties as required by the Group Financial Controller to suit business needs.

·    Adherence to our ISO 9001 Quality management system.

·    Adherence to company health and safety procedures.

·  Previous experience working in a payroll role with responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing (E)

·Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pensions. (E)

· Experience processing payroll within the United States, preferably including Georgia state payroll requirements. (D)

·      Knowledge of year-end payroll processes, including P60 and P11D administration. (E)

·      Experience using Sage payroll software (E)

·      Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. (E)

·      Strong organisational and time management skills. (E)

·      Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. (E)

·      Excellent communication and customer service skills. (E)