Payroll Specialist

Working days: Monday - Friday

Working hours: 07:30 - 16:30 (M-T), 07:30 - 12:30 (F)

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Main purpose of role:**

Reporting to the Head of Compensation & Reward this role is responsible for delivering the company’s payroll and associated benefits. Our payroll consists of approximately 2500 weekly and salaried paid employees.

The role holder will also manage pension contributions, manage all aspects of payroll reporting, manage payroll processes and assist in driving efficiency within the department. Support the payroll team with processing both payrolls.

The role sits within the wider PTC team who deliver all of the people processes across Princess including, payroll, recruitment, wellbeing, all ER matters, apprenticeships, technical training, learning and development, performance and talent management.

The Payroll Specialists are a dedicated, accessible and knowledgeable team, providing a hub for routine pay, pension and benefits related policy and process matters, having a thorough knowledge of the Compensation & Benefits areas of responsibility, they focus on delivery to both their PTC colleagues and the wider Princess workforce.

Must be flexible, proactive and supportive.

Responsibilities/ tasks:

• Supporting the leaders and managers throughout Princess Yachts to deliver their Charter and AOP commitments through their people.

• Champion the People Team as enablers for the business

• Cut through “red tape” and form filling – challenges the “why” and leads on pragmatic solutions.

• Maintenance of employee records on the Payroll / HR system

• Carry out calculations of the payroll and answer any employee queries

• Ensure correct and accurate processing of payroll data

• Process starters and leavers data

• Completion of statutory and legal forms

• Manage the payroll weekly and monthly reporting obligations

• Liaise with solicitors regarding wage details of employees involved in accidents

• Deal with HMRC, PCC, CCC, CSA, Plymouth Courts, Unions, temp agencies and other external sources

• Assist with annual audit and statutory reporting.

• Crystal Reports management

• Manage payroll benefit-in-kind set up, including managing the healthcare scheme, and life assurance policy.

• Manage monthly employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes

• Manage reports required in relation to pension obligations.

• Review departments procedures and processes and lead the way with implementing improvements.

• Manage payroll projects including reporting.

• Acting as an Ambassador for Princess Yachts, operating with integrity and drive appropriate to the Company’s values, to promote Princess as a market leader.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your role within the PTC.

KPIs:

• Completion of regular reporting for the company, including leading improvements in current processes and procedures.

• Reporting and driving management focus upon Key Performance Indicators across the business

Strategic Interface:

Liaising with:

• Operations Managers

• Finance

• Software providers

• HMRC

• Other stakeholders

Person Specification:

• Payroll qualification desirable

• Manufacturing payroll experience desirable

• High standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Office Products

(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Proactive and self-motivated

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Attention to accuracy and detail

• Confident and enthusiastic

• Efficient approach to task management

• Strong interpersonal skills; accuracy, communication, effective time management and analytical skills are essential

• Project and change management skills desirable.