Senior Associate-UK Payroll

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com.

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inbound/Outbound Interface Monitoring, Scheduling and Error Handling and determine the RCA of failures. Responsible for all data entry including the data entry part related to larger process.
• The decision regarding what needs to be done depends on the analysis of the subject, phase or issues involved and a chosen course of action may have to be selected from many alternatives.
  • Tactical Execution of Payroll
  • Off-Cycle Payrolls
  • Execute all necessary downstream payroll activities
  • Execution of reconciliation
  • Execution of SOC1 Controls related to payroll
  • Handle the communication with client related to payroll outputs.
  • Analyse any deviation to Payroll Calendar and inform BPM for communication with customer
  • Validate impacts of changes made into the system for next payroll.
  • Consult the COE team when specific expertise or country legislation is necessary
  • Activities involve different and unrelated processes and methods.
  • The decision regarding what needs to be done depends on the analysis of the subject, phase or issues involved and a chosen course of action may have to be selected from many alternatives.
  • Unusual or complex situations and problem solving are deferred to higher levels for approval prior to implementation.
  • Direction is provided on assignments with incumbent determining appropriate use of established methods, tasks, and priority.
  • Some scope in determining priority or approach to work in absence of established procedures but guidance is readily available and required prior to taking any special action or exception.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 -5 years' experience in UK Payroll
• PC Literacy - Word and Excel (Basic Level)
• Graduate from any stream / Diploma Holder
• Good technical knowledge of payroll and payroll systems
• Track record of face to face, telephone and written contact with customers

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
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