Payroll Specialist in Fareham

Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom (On-site)

DEPARTMENT – Finance

LOCATION – Brunel Way, Fareham - Hybrid (2 days WFH/ 3 days office)

WORKING HOURS – Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week (hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office)

A brighter future awaits you at CooperVision, where we create brighter futures for our customers and employees alike, striving to make a difference and go further. You’ll be welcomed into a growing global business with a presence in over 40 countries, providing an incredible opportunity for international collaborations across Europe and the chance to report into experienced industry leaders.

What is important to us: Recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of employees is core to our success. It helps bring different perspectives, diverse conversations, and new ideas to the table, all of which are incredibly valuable. At CooperVision, we celebrate not only our company success but also who we all are individually, embracing diversity and encouraging you to bring your full self.

What will you be doing:

• You’ll be working within the EMEA payroll team responsible for processing 14 entities across EMEA.
• Processing and checking new starters, leavers, and all changes prior to processing payroll, ensuring all reports are run and payrolls follow company audit controls.
• Assisting with payroll projects including payroll system upgrades and data validation between the companies CRM and payroll systems.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Delivering accurate, timely, and compliant Payroll for aspects of the payroll cycle liaising with HR and country teams.
• Managing and delivering Payrolls against the agreed country schedules.
• Preparation and Processing UK, EMEA & ACE payrolls for various countries with potential for further expansion.
• Striving to improve systems, processes, and Payroll delivery environment to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
• Owning or contributing to specific company projects such as improving and/or changing systems, processes, or functions within the business.
• Managing client escalations and seeking help and advice where needed.
• Implementing and testing changes required in the Payroll Application.
• Raising issue tickets with Payroll Vendor and managing them to resolution.
• Managing the relationship with Payroll Vendors to ensure accurate and timely delivery of Payroll.
• Working with the Assistant Payroll Manager to enhance and develop processes and procedures.
• Ensuring the accurate processing of New Starters and Leavers.
• Filing year-end returns with relevant UK, European, and ACE Countries.
• Ensuring Payroll compliance including performing scheduled self-audit and SOX tests on Payroll related processes.
• Assisting with accounting functions in preparation, distribution, and reporting of payroll ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly/quarterly payroll Journals.

What skills and experience should you have?

We’re looking for someone with knowledge and understanding of payroll related tasks who has ideally worked in a similar position as part of a large organisation. You’ll be able to operate in a dynamic and changing environment, manage multiple deadlines, display a high level of professionalism and organisational skills, maintain confidentiality as necessary, and have strong verbal and written communication skills.

CooperVision values: Our four values define and underpin our unique culture; we are dedicated, we are inventive, we are friendly, and we are partners. Becoming part of the CooperVision family means joining a friendly team that’s open, flexible, and respectful of each other’s differences, working together to achieve something great!

What we offer: You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme, and much more!

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your brighter future and apply today. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

About Us: CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset.