Payroll Specialist

Harri is a leading HR Labour management software and Payroll services provider, with our Headquartered in London and a second location in the UK. We are now seeking a Payroll Specialist to work alongside our UK and overseas payroll teams. At Harri we believe in offering our clients a first-class service focusing on their specific needs with our specialist tailored software and services along with our expert knowledge in payroll calculations and employment law. This exciting opportunity requires expertise from an enthusiastic team player to assist us in growing our business in the UK payroll sector.

UK Payroll Specialist: CIPP (or equivalent) desirable but not essential for this UK Payroll Specialist role as is proven experience in a Hospitality sector bureau or large volume payroll environment.

 Reporting to the UK Payroll Business Manager, the ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Payroll Implementation and/or payroll processing experience within a Bureau / Shared Service Environment or handling multiple high-volume payrolls. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing The Implementation and payroll processes and the onboarding of clients.

 Duties & Responsibilities

● Meeting with existing and potential clients, assessing their needs, tailoring a service to suit those needs.

● Manage the payroll data transfer and data integrity testing prior to go-live

● Anticipate, identify and resolve any potential transfer issues: such as brought forward balances, missing history, archiving of data in usable format, etc.

● Forge positive working relationships with other project team members, to achieve the outcomes set out in the project plan.

● Work closely with colleagues and operational team managers to trouble-shoot processes, modernise our ways of working and deliver a smooth transition for all new clients

● Ensure new processes and procedures are documented for audit and training purposes.

● Ensure that Exec-level oversight and scrutiny are possible; review, improve and clearly document payroll-related control processes.

● Planning and processing multiple payrolls on behalf of clients accurately, on time and efficiently.

● Regular auditing of documentation to ensure compliance and governance.

● Provide professional and friendly support to clients and their employees for all payroll related matters.

● Maintaining and further developing the relationship with the existing customer base throughout the UK.

● Identifying opportunities and implementing solutions with existing clients and prospects.

The successful candidates will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

● Proficiency in UK legislation requirements and payroll-related tax matters.

● Proven experience various payroll softwares, HMRC submission, BAC’s, AutoEnrolment, Payroll Journals, Pension submissions, P11D’s, Reporting, etc.

● Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.

● Lead and participate in payroll process improvement projects, efficiencies, automation, and systems enhancements.

● Demonstrate time management, administration and prioritisation skills with attention to detail.

● Excellent communication and organisational skills with a commercial focus.

● Maintenance of effective controls and business continuity plans with sensitivity to data security.

● Communicate and support cross-functional goals and objectives.

● Be enthusiastic and passionate about providing clients with the highest level of service.

● Understanding of GDPR compliance and ISO quality standards desirable.

● While some training will be provided, we expect the suitable candidate to have a high level of integrity, professional attitude, be a self-starter, dynamic with good interpersonal skills.

Some travel will be required to the Head Office in London and relevant customer sites.

Harri is a leading HR Labour management software and Payroll services provider, with our Headquartered in London and a second location in the UK. We are now seeking a Payroll Specialist to work alongside our UK and overseas payroll teams. At Harri we believe in offering our clients a first-class service focusing on their specific needs with our specialist tailored software and services along with our expert knowledge in payroll calculations and employment law. This exciting opportunity requires expertise from an enthusiastic team player to assist us in growing our business in the UK payroll sector.

UK Payroll Specialist: CIPP (or equivalent) desirable but not essential for this UK Payroll Specialist role as is proven experience in a Hospitality sector bureau or large volume payroll environment.

 Reporting to the UK Payroll Business Manager, the ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Payroll Implementation and/or payroll processing experience within a Bureau / Shared Service Environment or handling multiple high-volume payrolls. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing The Implementation and payroll processes and the onboarding of clients.

 Duties & Responsibilities

● Meeting with existing and potential clients, assessing their needs, tailoring a service to suit those needs.

● Manage the payroll data transfer and data integrity testing prior to go-live

● Anticipate, identify and resolve any potential transfer issues: such as brought forward balances, missing history, archiving of data in usable format, etc.

● Forge positive working relationships with other project team members, to achieve the outcomes set out in the project plan.

● Work closely with colleagues and operational team managers to trouble-shoot processes, modernise our ways of working and deliver a smooth transition for all new clients

● Ensure new processes and procedures are documented for audit and training purposes.

● Ensure that Exec-level oversight and scrutiny are possible; review, improve and clearly document payroll-related control processes.

● Planning and processing multiple payrolls on behalf of clients accurately, on time and efficiently.

● Regular auditing of documentation to ensure compliance and governance.

● Provide professional and friendly support to clients and their employees for all payroll related matters.

● Maintaining and further developing the relationship with the existing customer base throughout the UK.

● Identifying opportunities and implementing solutions with existing clients and prospects.

The successful candidates will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

● Proficiency in UK legislation requirements and payroll-related tax matters.

● Proven experience various payroll softwares, HMRC submission, BAC’s, AutoEnrolment, Payroll Journals, Pension submissions, P11D’s, Reporting, etc.

● Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.

● Lead and participate in payroll process improvement projects, efficiencies, automation, and systems enhancements.

● Demonstrate time management, administration and prioritisation skills with attention to detail.

● Excellent communication and organisational skills with a commercial focus.

● Maintenance of effective controls and business continuity plans with sensitivity to data security.

● Communicate and support cross-functional goals and objectives.

● Be enthusiastic and passionate about providing clients with the highest level of service.

● Understanding of GDPR compliance and ISO quality standards desirable.

● While some training will be provided, we expect the suitable candidate to have a high level of integrity, professional attitude, be a self-starter, dynamic with good interpersonal skills.

Some travel will be required to the Head Office in London and relevant customer sites.