Payroll Advisor - Business Support Specialist

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Payroll team, as a Payroll Advisor.  The team are responsible for processing the payroll for approx. 7,000 UK Colleagues in addition to the Payrolls for the Crown Dependencies, Gibraltar, DIFC in the UAE,  International assignees and supporting the payroll reconciliations for Ireland.

The primary function of the Payroll team is to process, administer and deliver all aspects of remuneration accurately and timely in accordance with WTW policies meeting the strict government legislative regulations and compliance requirements. 

The Role:

Will include but not limited to:

• Timely, accurate data input and audit checks to ensure control of financial data integrity.
• Checking monthly pay run output documentation 
• Proactively support cross training/job sharing within the admin team to ensure cover of duties and mitigate the risk of process failure. 
• Compliance with UK statutory legislation relating to payments and deductions to colleagues in accordance with HMRC and company policies. 
• Adopting practices and processes to ensure on-going compliance with internal/external audit requirements
• Triage and action as appropriate of the UK Payroll mailbox and case management system “Service Central”
• Manual gross to net calculations
• Raising Manual payments via Payroll banking portal as required
• Providing support and assistance to Payroll colleagues including senior members of the team as and when required
• Adhere to statutory, business and third party provider deadlines 
• Understand and comply with the GDPR requirements when dealing with sensitive data on a day to day basis, applying tact, diplomacy, absolute discretion, and confidentiality at all times.

The Requirements 

Essential

• Experience working in a Payroll environment
• Achieved, working towards or willingness to work towards a level 3 payroll administration qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of UK Payroll statutory and legislative regulations and compliance requirements 
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Effectively work using own initiative and as part of the team
• Excellent organisational skills, to effectively prioritise workload against competing demands
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel  

Non Essential but advantageous

• Understanding of salary sacrifice and taxable benefits
• Experience of Oracle HCM and ADP software

Consideration will be given to candidates that don't have the essential criteria, but who are enthusiastic to start their career in Payroll  

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com.