Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Location: High Wycombe

Duration: 12 months (opportunity for a contract extension)

Working mode: Hybrid/Remote

Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay rate range: Competitive hourly rate (PAYE and Umbrella options available)

Imagine your next project as Payroll Specialist at KENVUE. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring all payrolls are delivered timely, accurately, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in the Sweden cluster. This role will maintain processes to support the preparation of payroll processing, including data collection, data validations, reviewing and approving payroll results, and supporting employee and manager inquiries. The Payroll Specialist role will be responsible for supporting the Cluster Payroll Lead with the development and maintenance of payroll requirements, practices, and procedures for the country, as well as ensuring accurate and updated documentation of these requirements. This role will also support the Cluster Payroll Lead on interactions with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. HR, Finance, third party payroll provider, etc.).

The Payroll Specialist role will report into the Cluster Payroll Lead for the Sweden cluster, which also includes the following countries Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Ireland. This position will be primarily responsible for the UK and partially Ireland.

roles and responsibilities

• Processing of country payroll inputs using the country specific payroll vendor template(s) and ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all payroll cycles

• Manage payroll inputs related to base pay, leaves, work schedule changes, new hires, employee movement, separations (final pay, severance), organization changes, job and pay changes and one-time payment requests with third party payroll provider or in-house payroll processing team.

• Support Cluster Payroll Lead with collaboration across HR in-country and other functions to ensure all data is complete and received within payroll deadlines for processing

• Manage payroll calculation process with third-party payroll provider or in-house processing team

• Support the development of internal and external communications for specific payroll processes

• Ensuring month-end, quarter-end and year-end payroll returns are complete, accurate and submitted to Government agencies, in a timely manner (P11D, PSA, ERS, STBV)

• Responsible for annual payroll calendar, payroll elements, year-end updates and proactively communicate to HR/management/employees as appropriate

• Make recommendations to Cluster Payroll Lead on payroll administration topics for countries in the cluster

• Liaison with payroll vendor (TPV) regarding upgrades/changes to payroll system when required

• Execute, in accordance with globally established standards, processes for SOX compliance, internal controls and required regulatory/statutory requirements (including payroll record data maintenance)

• Update and maintain payroll process and administration documentation

• Serve as the owner for audits (both internal and external)

• Support payroll projects and cross-functional projects with payroll dependency

how to succeed

• Payroll Advanced Technician Certificate

• A minimum of 3-5 years of prior experience in payroll processing / payroll operations is required

• Strong knowledge of payroll processing in UK and Ireland is required (processes, regulations, vendor landscape, etc.)

• Prior Experience with payroll processes, procedures, controls, regulations, and compliance is preferred

• English language proficiency is required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail is a must

• Ability to establish concepts and pragmatic processes

• A high degree of confidentiality, data protection assurance, conformity with Kenvue policies, procedures, external regulations, and agencies is required

• A sense of urgency in resolving customer requests and an ability to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge and/or experience with leading third-party payroll providers (SDWorx, etc.), CORE, Salesforce Service Cloud, Workday is preferred

• Certified Payroll Professional (CIPP)

• Strong research skills required

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully work with internal stakeholders and colleagues to contribute ideas, identify opportunities and contribute to positive outcomes

• Prior experience in a multi-national company, and/or experience in a Service Centre Environment preferred

• Knowledge and/or experience with Knowledge Management artefacts such as Desktop Procedures (DTPs) is preferred

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months and has a chance of extension. 

you are welcome here

Kenvue is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

About Kenvue

At Kenvue, we realise the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours

https://www.kenvue.com/

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE & Umbrella options are available. 

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: sara.marsalo@randstadsourceright.co.uk (please note that we do not accept applications via email).

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.