Payroll Specialist - UK

Global Relay•Vancouver, BC

3h•CA$65,000 - CA$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Specialist plays a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operational and financial activities related to global payroll processing and maintenance, with a primary focus on UK Payroll. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across multiple jurisdictions, as well as the financial administration and reconciliation of global employee benefit programs, while supporting reporting, audits, and continuous process improvements. This is an exciting development opportunity for an individual with experience working on UK payroll, but has the desire to understand global payrolls at a growing company.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of full cycle high volume UK payroll processing experience with strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation
Experience with UK employee benefits including pension
Experience in a growing, high-tech environment is an asset
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook etc.
Impeccable accuracy with numbers and high attention to detail
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage a dynamic list of work on a day-to-day basis
Strong sense of deadlines and ownership of work
Excellent communication skills and ability to write clear, concise, and formal business communications
Ability to work independently as well as within a team with minimal supervision
A diploma or degree in business administration or related field, with some Accounting courses; National Payroll Institute Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification (PCP) or UK Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals certification (CIPP) or PayrollOrg Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
Familiarity with payroll systems such as Oury Clark, Payworks, GTM and BambooHR is an asset
Experience with an implementation with an enterprise level HRIS with payroll integrated
Experience with an implementation with an enterprise level with HRIS with payroll integrated

Responsibilities

Full cycle payroll processing for 700+ UK employees
Support when required on global payroll processing for Canada, the US, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland and Australia
Review and validate payroll inputs prepared by the Payroll Coordinator, ensuring all relevant information is obtained from Human Resources and other internal teams in a timely manner
Coordinate payroll review processes with Payroll Supervisor, proactively addressing discrepancies and resolving queries to ensure payroll is finalized and submitted on schedule
Perform detailed payroll reconciliations, prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, benefit related accounting entries
Manage pension and benefits related activities, including submissions of pension contributions, reconciliations, and invoice validation
Maintain accuracy and integrity of payroll and benefits records by identifying, investigating, and resolving discrepancies across multiple systems and jurisdictions
Coordinate UK payroll year-end reporting activities, including P60s and P11Ds issuance, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory deadlines
Support leave of absence and statutory payment calculations, ensuring compliance with applicable employment standards, internal policies, and legislation
Act as primary escalation points for payroll related inquiries from employees, Human Resources, Finance, and other internal stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of complex issues
Lead compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple jurisdictions by ensuring adherence to payroll legislation and regulatory requirements
Maintain confidentiality of all payroll information and documents at all times
Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives, including workflow optimization, system enhancements, and efficiency projects
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reconciling data, and responding to audit queries in a timely and accurate manner
Participate in ad hoc payroll and HR projects, providing subject matter expertise and supporting implementation of a new HRIS and payroll systems
Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned