Senior Professional, Payroll Services

Overview

In this role, you will ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for UK and Ireland, supporting 10,000+ employees within WSP’s Financial Services function. You’ll work cross-functionally with HR, manage deadlines and cut-offs, and handle statutory deductions, pensions, and P11d related tasks. The role offers growth in payroll knowledge and technical skills in a collaborative, service-focused environment. You’ll contribute to a scalable payroll operation and may be involved in TUPE projects and audits.

Responsibilities

• Process changes impacting monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Monitor cut-off dates and secure information ahead of deadlines
• Coordinate with HR to obtain required information
• Apply knowledge of tax, National Insurance, and statutory deductions
• Manage pensions and salary sacrifice schemes knowledge
• Ensure e-filing submissions and payments are completed
• Assist with P11d Benefit in Kind returns and related reconciliations
• Support pensions scheme administrations and related projects
• Contribute to TUPE in/out and annual events
• Provide information for audits, mortgage requests, and NOS requests
• Manage Payroll Services helpdesk and resolve queries within SLA
• Perform ad-hoc duties as requested by Payroll Manager or Finance/HR teams

Key requirements

• Experience in a busy payroll department within a medium to large organisation
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• ERP systems literate
• Ability to solve issues using own initiative
• Time management and deadline-driven focus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Systematic and procedural approach
• Customer service oriented

• Strong interpersonal and professional communication
• Team player with collaborative mindset
• Proactive ownership and self-motivation
• Payroll processing
• Tax and National Insurance calculations
• Pensions and salary sacrifice schemes

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