Red Eagle Recruitment (AGY) is looking to recruit a Payroll and Benefits Associate for our client, a global pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Sandwich Kent.

Reporting to the UK Head of Payroll, Benefits & Tax, the Payroll & Benefits Associate will be responsible for supporting the provision of shared Payroll services to all of our clients businesses in the UK. The Payroll & Benefits Associate will partner closely with HR, GSS, Pensions & Benefits, Finance and all UK employees across all divisions.
Responsibilities:
• Support the Payroll Team with the technical aspects of providing a shared services operation for the benefit of all Pfizer UK businesses, recognising the primary clients all employees in the UK.
• Provide technical expertise to HR, GSS and primary clients to aid the efficient operation of the business, including payroll report writing and training where necessary.
• Accurate and timely processing of payments and deductions necessary for the monthly payroll. Proactively identify and rectify errors.
• Develop, maintain and update personal knowledge and expertise through appropriate means to ensure understanding of relevant areas, including Payroll legislation.
• Complete monthly payroll financial reconciliations, processing any necessary manual corrections to the payroll accounts.
• Support the Benefits Team including budgeting for trustee advisor costs.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to ensure that all Payroll systems meet best practice, statutory and customer requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
• Demonstrates evidence of understanding knowledge, skill and professional capability in the field of Payroll, Pensions, Finance, and Human Resource Management.
• Knowledge of computer packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• GCSE A Level Preferred, AAT or CIPP Diploma or can demonstrate equivalent capability via evidence of career achievements.
• Experience in working to tight deadlines in a customer focused environment.
• Proven ability to interact with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent communication skills across all media.
• Previous experience of working in Payroll/Compensation or Finance related department within a large organisation including reconciling accounts and performing financial analyses.
• Some experience working with a managed service provider would be beneficial.
This is a 6 month fixed term contract, working 37 hours a week Monday to Friday. This is paying a salary of £33,000 to 38,000 per annum.
To find out more and to be considered for the role of Payroll and Benefits Associate, please apply via your CV.