Payroll Operations Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and experienced HR Operations, Reward and HRIS Specialist to join a busy team in Uxbridge. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing key annual compensation processes, employee benefits, payroll, and the HR Information System. The role requires a strong understanding of UK employment and payroll legislation, as well as experience in managing service providers and suppliers. The HR Operations, Reward, and HRIS Manager will report to the HR Director and will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate record-keeping, process automation, and an enhanced employee experience. On offer is a great package including car allowance and bonus and hybrid working (2 days per week in the office). Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage key annual compensation processes, including target inputting and bonus calculation process, annual salary review processes, and processing and oversight of other incentive schemes.
• Lead and manage the annual review and renewal of employee benefits, manage the Employee Benefit portal, and carry out pension scheme administration.
• Lead the monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with UK legislation (outsourced to ADP).
• Maintain and develop the HR Information System (owned by the Global HRIS team) to automate processes and enhance employee experience.
• Stay up to date with developments in UK employment and payroll legislation.
• Previous experience of leading HR projects and programs, such as benefits review and budget planning processes.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting, including V-Lookups and Pivot tables.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and discretion, with a commitment to improving the employee experience.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Proactive, team player with strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Degree level educated, with high numerical ability.

Technical/Professional Knowledge: Essential: Experience managing and improving payroll processes within the UK. Experience managing compensation and benefits systems and processes within the UK environment. Experience managing various service providers/suppliers. Process-oriented with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Up to date with developments in UK employment and payroll legislation. Previous experience of leading HR projects and programs. Good working knowledge and extensive use of Microsoft Excel, including V-Lookups and Pivot tables. Solution-focused with strong analytical skills. Able to demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and discretion, with a commitment to improving the employee experience. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Proactive, team player with strong customer service and problem-solving skills. Degree level educated, with high numerical ability. Desirable: Previous generalist HR experience within a commercial environment. Fully CIPD qualified to level 7.