Who are we?
Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
UK Payroll Specialist Job Profile
Responsibilities for UK Payroll Specialist
- Manage all payroll processes, queries and issues
- Process the monthly payroll for the UK
- Ensure the payroll is processed accurately, on time and conforming to UK legislation
- Upload the monthly Pensions data
- Support with general enquiries from HMRC & staff at all levels
- Support the testing and development of new Payroll systems and processes throughout the Company.
- Produce year-end information re: P60’s P11D’s etc..
- Provide payroll support for Benefits administration
- Assist employees, HR Team, Line managers and the business with payroll queries/issues
- Assist with HR issues including: Benefits (BUPA/Pension/Life Assurance/Season Ticket loans and Gym Membership), and Holidays
- Absence Management including SSP, SMP, SAP etc.
- Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
- Support with processing International payrolls with an external payroll provider
Qualifications for UK Payroll Specialist
- CIPP qualification is preferred
- Experience in Workday Payroll Software is preferred
- Experience in implementing Workday payroll is desired but not required
- Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment required
- Strong knowledge of UK legislation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications
- Experience in processing international payrolls with an external payroll provider desirable but not required
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
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Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
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We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
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We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
Reasonable adjustments
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
