Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist 
Salary: Starting from £32,000 plus an excellent benefits package
Location: Milton Keynes – Hybrid work

12 Month Fixed Term Contract 

•    Hybrid working
•    Enhanced parental leave 
•    Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
•    Access to a fantastic loan car scheme 
•    25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
•    Competitive pension
•    4x basic salary life assurance 

A quote from Jennifer Saunders our Payroll Manager
“The Payroll team are part of the wider People and Culture team which is a very well respected team within Scania, who are all about developing and looking after our people. We are a big family and are there to support and encourage each other. I’m a strong believer that two heads are better than one, ‘team work, makes the dream work’, and I encourage my team to identify process improvements and bring forward ideas. Payroll will never be the finished article, it is always evolving, and we are constantly having to adapt to new legislations, for me this is what keeps payroll interesting, and at Scania you will be working with fantastic people in a fantastic environment to navigate through our ever-evolving industry”.

In this role you will:
•    Ensure new starters are set up correctly in the Dayforce system, including processing new starter forms and verifying all information.
•    Gather and consolidate hours worked for all employees to ensure accurate payroll processing.
•    Terminate employees in the system, ensuring final payments are calculated and processed with accuracy. 
•    Process job changes for employees, ensuring records are updated, and adjustments to pay are calculated and processed accurately.
•    Administer statements of payment to employees in a timely manner.
•    Address payroll enquiries promptly and professionally, providing clear and accurate information.
•    Produce reports and conduct data analysis to support monthly payroll sign-off and provide insights on an ad hoc basis.
•    Identify and implement continual improvements to streamline payroll processes and enhance efficiency.
•    Accurately process company sick pay in accordance with policy and regulations.

About you:

•    Attention to detail – operating with exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of your role.
•    Excellent communication –pro-actively communicating with colleagues throughout the business, both verbally and in writing.
•    Organised – able to simultaneously track and progress multiple payroll accounts, tasks and queries.
•    Team player – work as part of a team, supporting one another to ensure our customers receive a fantastic service. 
•    Analytical – possessing a keen eye for detail, regularly validating your own work and the work of your colleagues.
•    Payroll experience – proven payroll experience.

If you’re interested in this role we’d love to hear from you. 

Closing date: 02/05/2025

Next steps:
1.    If you like the sound of this position, please apply today.
2.    A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.
3.    If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team, we’ll be happy to discuss these with you.