Payroll Officer

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The role sits within the Financial Services function of WSP Shared Services. The primary focus is assisting in the seamless and accurate delivery of three UK based payrolls, supported by an effective and efficient payroll service to over 10,000 employees.

The role requires excellent accuracy and attention to detail and will be ideally suited to someone who is seeking to develop their payroll knowledge and technical competencies. The role will revolve around time and processing pressures and as such, commands strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing the three monthly payrolls.
• Responsible for monitoring cut‑off dates and ensuring all information is received in advance of the prescribed deadlines.
• Liaising where required with representatives from the HR department to ensure all information is received as required.
• Sound awareness of tax and national insurance calculations, understanding the manual calculation of these and other statutory deductions.
• Basic knowledge of pensions and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Good appreciation for all statutory obligations within the Payroll function, including all e‑filing submissions and payment obligations.
• Assistance in the production of payslips (paper and e‑payslips) for secure issue.
• Assistance with reconciling starters, leavers and transfers into the payroll system.
• Responsible for issuing e‑P60s to employees and ensuring final payments are processed to Inland Revenue adhering to set deadlines.
• Potential to assist with production of the P11d Benefit in Kind returns, including inputting into the P11d software and reconciliations to car fleet and health benefit registers.
• Potential to assist with some pension scheme administrations.
• Assist with the successful delivery of Real Time Information.
• To assist in the provision of specific information on request including: that requested by external and internal audits; information in support of mortgage requests; data for the National Statistic Office on request; data for annual insurance renewals.
• Responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the Payroll Services helpdesk, a tool for managing queries raised, relating to income tax, national insurance and pensions.
• Responsible for ensuring all assigned helpdesk queries are resolved within SLA.
• Other responsibilities as requested on an ad‑hoc basis by the Payroll Manager or other members of the Finance and/or HR teams.

Requirements

Key Requirements:

• Experience of working within a busy Payroll Department within a medium to large organisation.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• ERP systems literate.
• Ability to use own initiative to solve everyday issues.
• Ability to manage time and work to deadline pressures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a systematic and procedural approach.
• Customer service facing.

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with colleagues, customers and business partners.
• The desire to work as part of a team.
• Experience of working within a people‑focused business.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office tools particularly with Excel and Word.

Behaviour:

• Ensure full ownership is taken for all areas of responsibility, demonstrating pro‑activeness across these areas.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Timeliness.
• A self‑starter with initiative and able to set own priorities.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and develop relationships and rapport with external customers and internal colleagues.
• Proactively seeks opportunities for self development.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work‑life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits programme, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Professional Services