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WSP USA Payroll Officer in Leeds, United Kingdom
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond… Find out more about our business by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com
Your New Role, What's Involved?
The role sits within the Financial Services function of WSP Management Services. The primary focus is assisting in the seamless and accurate delivery of 5 UK based payrolls, supported by an effective and efficient payroll service to over 10,000 employees.
The role requires excellent accuracy and attention to detail and will be ideally suited to someone who is seeking to develop their payroll knowledge and technical competencies. The role will revolve around time and processing pressures and as such, commands strong organisations and prioritisation skills.
Personality fit is of equal importance as technical merit. Looking for someone who is a team player, with a willingness to learn and takes pride in their role.
Responsible for monitoring cut-off dates and ensuring all information is received in advance of the prescribed deadlines.
Liaising where required with representatives from the HR department to ensure all information is received as required.
Sound awareness of tax and national insurance calculations, understanding the manual calculation of these and other statutory deductions.
Basic knowledge of pensions and salary sacrifice schemes.
Good appreciation for all statutory obligations within the Payroll function, including all e-filing submission and payment obligations.
Assistance in the production of payslips (paper and e-payslips) for secure issue.
Assistance with reconciling starters, leavers and transfers into the payroll system.
Responsible for issuing e-P60s to employees and ensuring final payments are processed to Inland Revenue adhering to set deadlines.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with colleagues, customers and business partners.
The desire to work as part of a team.
Experience of working within a people focused business.
Experience of working within a busy Payroll Department within a medium to large organisation.
An understanding of the legislation of payroll procedure.
Certificate in Payroll Practice desirable.
Ability to demonstrate a systematic and procedural approach
Good working knowledge of MS office tools particularly with Excel and Word.
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
Health & Wellbeing?
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.