Senior Associate - UK Payroll

Our story

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com

(THE ROLE)

• Pre payroll Activities which include Data Input, Tax code download and validates this against HMRC portal
• First and Final Payroll run comprises of Exceptions Reports, GL Simulation, WT Reports, Pre DME test and Live, Cash Breakdown Report, preparation of Bank File, BACS reconciliation reports, BACS Live
• Running Post Payroll Reports Pay slip production, Payroll Journal, Variance Reports, Pension Reports, Finance File, EPS, FPS, App Levy and GL Live, 3rd Party Reports, Auto Enrollment report
• Strong knowledge in Employees Pay Query Analysis
• Complete knowledge in Year End Activities (P9 uplift, GPG report, P60, P11Ds, EYU)
• Submission of Forms P45, P46 to HMRC regularly
• Deep knowledge in Calculating and processing Statutory Payments such as Maternity pay, Paternity pay, Sick pay, shared parental pay, and Adoption pay and keeping track for these details updating clients on regular basis.
• Manual calculation of Statutory deductions such as Student Loan, Attachments, PAYE, and National Insurance and Processing this via payroll
• Filing Year end returns which includes the following form submissions to HMRC
• (RESPONSIBILITIES)
• Making sure that our clients’ employees get their monthly salaries accurately and on time.
• To process the tickets by meeting the obligations such as TAT & accuracy levels as defined
• Responsible For Maintaining Accuracy
• Prioritizes, allocates and actions daily tasks to be accomplished to meet SLA
• Inputting data into the system, validating and performing calculations
• Processing statutory documentation
• Running payroll processes and answering employees’ queries via email or telephone
• Preparing reports, reconciling, and making payments
• Testing payroll system functionalities
• Highlighting risks and errors to relevant parties as soon as possible, following risk management processes
• Highlighting areas of improvement in the team to increase effectiveness
• Building strong relationships with client and third-party providers
• Contributing to the team, supporting the rest of the team based on their needs (a buddy to less experienced colleagues and supporting more senior colleagues).
• Respond to requests, queries and complaints from external customers in a friendly and efficient manner so as to enhance customer loyalty
• To proactively seek learning opportunities to develop and maintain good knowledge of Strada’s systems, clients and workflow and processing procedures. To take an active part in promoting your own training and development in all areas.
• (REQUIREMENTS)
• Graduation from any stream
• PC Literacy - Word and Excel (Basic Level)
• Good technical knowledge of payroll and payroll systems (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills – because the candidate will be working closely with UK Clients
• Minimum 2 year of experience in any field
• Understanding about HR and Payroll Services
• Analytical skills
• Excel skills – intermediate level;
• Good time management skills – which allows you to manage your own time and meet tight deadlines under pressure
• By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
 

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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