Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist
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Job title: Payroll Specialist EMEA
Department: Finance
Location: Brunel Way
GLS: P2
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:30-16:30 37.5 hours per week
A brighter future awaits you
CooperVision is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improvethe way people see each day. Its more than makingcontact lenses its about giving lens wearers freedom andconfidence to move about their daily lives. Were all about bright futures for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.
Job summary What to expect:
As a Payroll Specialist you will play a crucial role in assisting the payroll team by processing payroll for approximately 18 entities across the region. Responsibilities will include processing and checking new starters leavers and all changes prior to processing payroll ensuring that all reports are run and payrolls are following the company audit controls. You will also assist with payroll projects including payroll system upgrades and data validation between the companies CRM and payroll systems.
Other roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Delivering accurate timely and compliant Payroll for aspects of the payroll cycle liaising with HR and country teams and ensure country procedures are followed.
- Individually and as a team member striving to improve the systems processes and Payroll delivery environment to maximize the efficiency and accuracy.
- Owning or contributing to specific company projects such as improving and/or changing systems processes or functions within the business.
- Owning managing and resolving client escalations seeking help and advice where needed.
- Manage the relationship with Payroll Vendors to ensure accurate and timely delivery of Payroll.
- Proficient in the calculation of SSP and SMP.
- Filing of year end returns with relevant UK European and ACE Countries.
- Ensure Payroll is compliant including performing scheduled self-audit and SOX tests on Payroll related processes.
- Assists with the Preparation of the monthly/quarterly payroll Journals.
- Daily interaction with HR staff line managers accountants and other staff at all levels handling requests for Payroll information resolving queries and issues.
A full job description is available upon request.
About you:
- Proficient in the calculation of SSP and SMP with a strong sense of accuracy and timeliness in delivering Payroll against agreed country schedules.
- Attentive to any inefficiencies and inaccuracies in the systems processes and Payroll delivery environment and strive to improve these individually and as a team.
- Able to manage professional working relationships- with the Payroll Vendor the Assistant Payroll Manager and with clients sometimes needing to own manage and resolve client escalations (help will be provided where necessary).
- Able to provide evidence of ongoing professional development proficiency in using spreadsheets in Word and Excel and other relevant skills in Payroll accounting.
- Able to work successfully unsupervised- both in-office and remote and communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
Experience & Education:
Required
- An understanding of the fundamentals of Payroll
- Proficiency in Excel
Preferred
- CIPP desirable but not essential
- Data entry skills
- Proficiency in other languages particularly those spoken in the Nordic region
What we offer:
Youll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 25 days holiday pension scheme healthcare cover life assurance access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!
We are committed to our employees personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals well give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.
We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in you career and grow with CooperVision
What you can expect:
As a CooperVision employee youll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride African Descent Womans Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.
If you like what you see take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today!All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.
We operate a candidate referral scheme so if you know anyone who could be a perfect fit for this role please email their CV to quoting the job reference code to enjoy a 100 voucher reward if they are successful!
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
