Payroll Officer

Boskalis Westminster Ltd, is the UK subsidiary of the Royal Boskalis Group, a leading global dredging and offshore contractor and maritime services provider. With roots in the Netherlands and operations around the globe, we pride ourselves on innovation, safety, and sustainability, offering challenging careers in the heart of the marine engineering sector.

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.  Dredging is one of Boskalis’ core activities and has been at the heart of our business for over 100 years. We have delivered major international projects, including land reclamation for Manila International Airport, the development of Pulau Tekong in Singapore, Singapore’s first polder, and the expansion of the Suez Canal. We have also contributed to the creation of new nature areas such as the Marker Wadden.

Within this role, you will be part of our Dredging division, working on projects that protect coastlines, reclaim land and support the development of vital infrastructure.

Our long history reflects the ingenuity, expertise and commitment of our people. By working collaboratively, we continue to deliver complex projects and create lasting impact around the world.

Make your mark as a Payroll Officer at Boskalis! Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Officer performs all duties to ensure the group’s Dive Operations (DiveOps) work force is paid in a timely and accurate manner whilst adhering to PAYE and foreign tax legislation. They will also have sound knowledge of auto enrolment, statutory reporting and policy/procedural control. The Payroll Officer provides support to the Payroll Manager and teams based around the UK and abroad.

Main Tasks:

• End-to-end administration of the DiveOps payroll, using information from multiple systems by collating, calculating and entering data either manually or by file upload.
• Guiding the supporting Payroll Officer with tax tracking for the internationally mobile population on the DiveOps payroll.
• Receives and reviews payroll records from varying sources (including Onboard Tracker) ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations within the appropriate jurisdiction.
• Adhering to legislative and company timescales for the submission of payroll data to all relevant stakeholders, being mindful of overseas time differences and national holidays.
• Handling a variety of payroll transactions for new employees (both foreign and UK nationals), retirements, terminations, changes to salaries, benefits, taxes, salary sacrifices, deductions, accruals etc.
• Where necessary, supporting the Payroll Manager with foreign tax calculations.
• Maintaining and monitoring the integrity of data in systems and from sources that are integrated or interfaced with the payrolling process.
• Liaising directly with the Offshore Energy division to adapt to changes in payroll legislation and processing methods.
• Supporting the Offshore payroll team to answer queries, providing in-depth responses where required.
• Collaborating with colleagues worldwide to receive and provide all information enabling the global mobilization of employees.
• Reconciling payroll control accounts and cost recharges.
• Performing all other relevant administrative duties where required for local and offshore payroll and finance teams.
• Supporting the Payroll Manager in completion of their duties when absent and as an escalation point.

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• Two years or more of full-time payroll preparation and processing experience or an equivalent combination. With at least:
• One year or more working with large, complex international payrolls
• Ideally payroll qualification - CIPP, vocational certificate or working towards qualification.
• Exposure to overseas tax tracking and hypo-tax calculations preferable.
• Competent in managing large volumes of data with efficiency.
• Proven ability to manipulate and import data, proficient in working with foreign currency, and converting where required.
• Experience with reconciling control accounts.
• Skill in Microsoft office applications, software packages and the ability to import, interrogate and organise data.
• Strong ability to create effective working relationships with employees and other departments both domestic and overseas.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Confident working directly with management teams.
• Proven ability to work autonomously during period of high workload.
• Excellent time management and deadline skills. Ability to adapt and prioritise when deadlines are moved.

What you can expect:

• A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
• Rewarding conditions: As well as offering a competitive salary we give industry leading benefits, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (based on a full-time contract), a generous pension package, with the opportunity to add flexible benefits, such as private health care, and the purchase of additional holiday days; free parking and beverages. Conveniently located office with a friendly, supportive team.
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realise your full potential with training and development through our Boskalis Academy

Extra Information:

• Your team: Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will work as a Payroll Officer, alongside two other employees in the Fareham payroll team. 
• Where you will work: You will be working predominantly at Westminster House in Fareham, Hampshire, UK. Whilst the role is based in Fareham, we offer up to 2 days a week hybrid working.
• Full/part-time job: The position of Payroll Officer is a full-time job - 37.5 hours a week.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online and in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company. 

Interested? 

Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your motivation letter and CV on our careers site. 

We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please note that the position may be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

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We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies.