We have an exciting opportunity to join the Payroll team, as a Payroll Advisor.  The team are responsible for processing the payroll for approx. 7,000 UK Colleagues in addition to the Payrolls for the Crown Dependencies, Gibraltar, DIFC in the UAE, International assignees and supporting the payroll reconciliations for Ireland. This is a varied and interesting role, with the requirement to work on your own initiative and as part of the team.

The primary function of the Payroll team is to process, administer and deliver all aspects of remuneration accurately and timely in accordance with WTW policies meeting the strict government legislative regulations and compliance requirements. This is a Hybrid role, working 3 days per week in the Ipswich office with additional days on occasion working around the key processing dates.

The Role:

Will include but not limited to:

Timely, accurate data input and audit checks to ensure control of financial data integrity. Checking monthly pay run output documentation  Proactively support cross training/job sharing within the admin team to ensure cover of duties and mitigate the risk of process failure.  Compliance with UK statutory legislation relating to payments and deductions to colleagues in accordance with HMRC and company policies.  Adopting practices and processes to ensure on-going compliance with internal/external audit requirements Triage and action as appropriate of the UK Payroll mailbox and case management system “Service Central” Manual gross to net calculations Raising Manual payments via Payroll banking portal as required Providing support and assistance to Payroll colleagues including senior members of the team as and when required Adhere to statutory, business and third party provider deadlines  Understand and comply with the GDPR requirements when dealing with sensitive data on a day to day basis, applying tact, diplomacy, absolute discretion, and confidentiality at all times. All-encompassing general admin duties

The Requirements:

Essential

Previous experience of working within a busy administrative environmentGood understanding of UK Payroll statutory legislationExceptional attention to detailHigh level of computer literacy MS Office - Excel, Word, and Outlook.Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with all organisational levels confidently and effectively.Good organisational/coordinating skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workload against competing demands and recognise the importance and relevance of tasks to meet deadlinesAbility to work effectively under pressureExperience of working on own initiative and as part of a team with a varied workloadAchieved, working towards or consider working towards supported CIPP or similar Payroll qualification or certification

Non Essential but advantageous

Understanding of salary sacrifice and taxable benefitsExperience of Oracle HCM and ADP software

Equal Opportunity Employer

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organization. We embrace all types of diversity.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com.