Overview

Job title: Payroll Specialist (10 Month Fixed Term Contract). Department: Finance. Location: Brunel Way, Fareham - Hybrid (2 days WFH/3 days in the office). Working hours: Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week (hybrid).

What will you be doing

• Deliver accurate, timely and compliant payroll for aspects of the payroll cycle, liaising with HR and country teams and ensuring country procedures are followed.
• Manage and deliver payrolls against the agreed country schedules.
• Prepare and process UK, EMEA & ACE payrolls for Czech Republic, Denmark, Dubai, Finland, India, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Turkey with potential for further expansion.
• Work individually and as a team to improve systems, processes, and payroll delivery for efficiency and accuracy.
• Own or contribute to specific projects such as system or process changes within the business.
• Own, manage, and resolve client escalations, seeking help where needed.
• Implement and test changes required in the payroll application.
• Raise issue tickets with the payroll vendor and manage them to resolution.
• Manage the relationship with payroll vendors to ensure accurate and timely delivery of payroll.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Payroll Manager to enhance and develop processes and procedures.
• Proficient in the calculation of SSP and SMP.
• Ensure accurate processing of new starters and leavers.
• Filing of year-end returns with relevant UK, European and ACE countries.
• Ensure payroll is compliant, including scheduled self-audit and SOX tests on payroll-related processes.
• Assist with accounting functions in preparation, distribution and reporting of payroll ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly/quarterly payroll journals.

Qualifications

What skills and experience should you have? We’re looking for someone with knowledge and understanding of payroll tasks who has ideally worked in a similar position within a large organisation. You should be able to operate in a dynamic environment, manage multiple deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and have strong verbal and written communication skills.

CooperVision values

Our four values define our culture: dedicated, inventive, friendly, and partners. We welcome a diverse, inclusive environment and encourage you to bring your full self to work.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits, including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform, a discounted contact lens scheme, and more.

About Us

CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, committed to developing people as a key global differentiator. We empower employees to succeed and reward great thinking and hard work with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Additional

Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Human Resources. Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing.