Payroll Specialist – "Fully remote role" – UK payroll

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Position Type: Permanent / Direct hire

Location: Poland - fully remote

About Labcorp:

We are a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that helps doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities, our 60,000+ employees combine cutting-edge innovation, science and technology to solve some of today's biggest health challenges, accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and impact lives around the world.

Job Overview:

Labcorp is recruiting a Payroll Specialist for our dynamic payroll team based in Poland. This position is fully remote across Poland.

The Payroll Specialist will provide full functional payroll support for the allocated UK payroll, ensuring it is processed accurately and on-time. They will ensure that statutory compliance requirements for the UK payroll process are being adhered to and legislative changes are implemented as needed. They will ensure processing, payments and reporting deadlines are  met in a timely and accurate manner. They will also provide support to the Payroll Team Leader and the Payroll Manager to promote and implement process excellence and process standardization for the UK Payroll.

Main task:

• Collection and verification of payroll data.

• Processing of the payroll data in accordance with the prescribed timetables.

• Working closely with the Payroll Provider and HR COE's to ensure local compliance practices are being followed and all payroll/employment tax, government and local filings are being submitted in a timely manner.

• Verification of payroll output and review with the Payroll Team Leader or the Payroll Manager.

• Ensuring timely Net Salary Payments processing and ensuring timely distribution of payslips and resolution of payroll queries.

• Reconciliation of payroll results and preparation of payroll journals for posting.

• Performing routine and non-routine data retrieval, research, analysis, and reporting from payroll record as requested.

• Identifying and executing payroll process improvements.

• Documenting and maintaining payroll procedures and manuals.

• Provision of monthly pension contributions reporting and reconciliation against the monthly payroll results to the responsible HR COE(s) and Third Party Vendor  as required.

• Preparation and submission of year end reporting and any other PAYE requirements.

• Providing support to the Payroll Team Leader and the Payroll Manager during Payroll Project Implementation, including testing for legislative compliance, and resolution of systems issues.

• Working with the Payroll Team Leader and the Payroll Manager to implement internal processes and procedures that will enhance the performance of payroll as well as ensure that installed technology is being utilized appropriately for best results in a cost-effective manner.

• Partnering with the local Payroll vendor and the HR stakeholders to investigate Tax/Social Security compliance matters resulting from specific issues or legislative changes, as they arise.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required

Experience:

• 3+ years of proven experience working in a payroll environment.

• Previous experience with UK payroll. Additional experience with international payroll will be considered a plus.

• Adhere to a pro-active approach, with the ability to problem solve, and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders in order to meet everyone's needs in an effective and timely manner

• Demonstrate ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize

• Proficient in Microsoft applications, in particular Excel

• Experience working with a global team

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

• Experience working with large amounts of data

What you will find at Labcorp:

• Work-life balance: At Labcorp, you can manage your work-life balance with their employee-friendly leave policy and enjoy dedicated time with your friends and family. Work days are from Monday to Friday with flexible work timings.

• Training & development: Labcorp offers developmental training in self-paced, virtual, and live-in-person formats to help grow your career. The company aims to help improve your cultural awareness, offer valuable global insights and help you develop a strong global mindset. Labcorp increases employee engagement, encouraging cross-team connections and creating a culture of mentorship throughout the organization.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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