I am currently representing a blue chip company based in Stoke-on-Trent who have an exciting opportunity in their finance department for a Senior Payroll Specialist. What you will be doing:

• End to end payroll processing - including starters, leavers and changes, adjustments (overtime), SSP, SMP, SPP, and attachment of Earnings.
• Management, processing and reconciliation of monthly and weekly payrolls to maintain compliance with contractual and statutory obligations.
• Responding to enquiries from employees and stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identifying development requirements and providing/creating training opportunities for team members.
• Maintain a high standard control environment ensuring all payroll reconciliations are completed timely and issues resolved.
• Development, management and enhancement of payroll processes and controls.
• Maintaining strong and effective relationships with external bodies/3rd party providers.
• Must be able to work additional hours as required due to the nature of the role.

What do you bring with you:

• Previous office experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable payroll experience 3-5 years.
• Supervisory experience.
• Flexibility - working as part of a team and dealing with varying workloads.
• Skills - excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload. Excellent written & verbal communication.
• Microsoft Office - Excel/Word/Outlook.
• Systems experience of SAP, ADP & WorkDay is required.
• Attractive package * Training with on-the-job learning opportunities * Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Great career opportunities

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