[Hiring] Advanced Associate, Payroll @Pearson

Role Description

The Advanced Associate, Payroll will be responsible for utilizing their strong payroll skills. This includes overseeing all administrative activities related to payroll, processing payroll on a regular basis and sometimes managing benefits, as well as taxes.

• Participate in the end-to-end payroll processing and ensure that employee’s payroll is processed accurately and timely.
• Run interface files from the HR system and upload these onto the payroll system.
• Assist in checking payroll input for data entry accuracy, including self and peer reviews, and making necessary adjustments and corrections.
• Conduct any analysis and research related to payroll processing.
• Process off-cycle and special payroll requests.
• Ensure that any queries/requests related to Payroll via MyHR or email are addressed in a professional and timely manner. Resolve payroll-related queries, issues, and disputes.
• Carry out UK specific payroll processes, e.g., Statutory maternity payments.
• Engage with internal stakeholders within the business to gather the latest updates impacting individuals' pay, requiring collaboration with other teams that deliver payments/deductions via payroll, like the Benefits team.
• Maintain employee payroll files and be responsible for archiving payroll files to ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Ensure that all employee personal data is managed within legal guidelines, with diplomacy, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Proactively look for ways of improving and enhancing the HR administrative service offering to both staff and the business.
• Ensure high customer service standards in all elements of the work.

Qualifications

• Fresh Graduates of any business-related field or Psychology.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a Payroll Office performing payroll functions.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Good problem-solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
• Excellent skills using MS Word, Excel, Access, and Internet Explorer.

Requirements

• Fresh Graduates of any business-related field or Psychology.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a Payroll Office performing payroll functions.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Good problem-solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
• Excellent skills using MS Word, Excel, Access, and Internet Explorer.

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