Interim Payroll Specialist (M/F/D)

Job Opportunity: Payroll Specialist – UK & IRE – Avantor

Avantor is looking for an immediately available Interim Payroll Specialist based at our Head office location in Lutterworth on a hybrid basis.

Team Structure

Reporting to the HR Manager UK & IRE, the Payroll Specialist will be part of a team of 10 HR Professionals.

Qualifications

• Education: CIPP / IPASS Certification (desired)

• Experience: 5 + years UK/IRE payroll experience

• Experience using third party payroll vendors such as ADP

• Experience with Workday PECI integrations (desired)

• Strong organisational skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Team player

• Ability to respond to internal requests for support and assistance in a prompt and professional manner and prioritise/ re-prioritise appropriately

• Strong time management, problem-solving and analytical skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel

• Multilingual capabilities will be beneficial
   

How You Will Thrive and Create Impact

• Ensure that all employees are paid accurately and on time, ensuring compliance in line with local laws as well as internal company policies.

• Assume full responsibility for the checking of trial and final payroll outputs which includes include: payslips, gross to net reports, monthly variance analysis, payment files and statutory filings

• Ensure accurate month-end reporting including the creation and reconciliation of payroll journals & support the finance team with open queries

• Process off-cycle payments including final salary, bonuses and commissions

• Provide hands on support to queries received from employees, HR, supervisors, managers and the local government office (HMRC/Revenue) in a timely manner

• Ensure all statutory filings, tax returns, and statutory reports required by law are submitted in line with monthly and annual filings

• Keep up to date  on UK / IRE local legislation.  In collaboration with the external payroll vendor, ensure compliance across all payrolls

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for internal stakeholders, including finance and HR.

• Responsible for internal and external audit queries

• Ensure all documentation is kept up to date

• Support internal and external payroll audit requests

• Demonstrate complete discretion and confidentiality

• Assist with other payroll and accounting projects such as new entity set ups, payroll system integrations, HRIS system enhancements
   

Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist ready to advance your career? Join us and support the HR Department with payroll using cutting-edge tools and methodologies. Apply now for your next step!
 

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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