Senior Payroll Specialist
Remote · United Kingdom or GB
Job Summary
Senior Payroll Specialist responsible for end-to-end UK payroll processing, including data integration from Workday to Zellis Resource Link, data entry calculations, deductions, and payments; administer Pension Auto-Enrolment and defined benefits plan; process monthly payroll journals and reconciliations for Finance; ensure compliance with UK statutory legislation; manage payroll for over 2,000 employees with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery; build strong relationships with HR, Finance, and employee stakeholders; work under tight deadlines while maintaining high service levels; stay up to date with changes in UK payroll legislation; mentor and support payroll team members and contribute to continual process improvements; role is UK-based and home-based with flexible working arrangements.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in end-to-end UK payroll
- Experience with Workday and Zellis Resource Link (preferred)
- Pension Auto-Enrolment administration experience
- Defined benefits plan administration
- Journals and reconciliations for Payroll and Finance
- Strong understanding of UK statutory payroll legislation
- Leadership/mentoring experience
- CIPP qualification highly desirable (not required)
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