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SPE- UK Payroll

Cognizant
Full-time
On-site
Tamil Nadu
Business Processes

Role: UK - Payroll

Level: SPE (2-4 years exp)

Location: Chennai

Mode of Work: Work from Office (5 days)

Purpose of role

Responsible for day-to-day processing and running of payroll so that changes to employee are accurately recorded and paid. Also provides first line support to HR managers and employees across the business, responding to basic Payroll queries and signposting employees to policies, procedures, and specialist advice from other members of the team

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

Qualifications

Appropriately qualified with experience in UK Payroll processing. Preferably having SAP hands on experience

Key skills

High levels of numeracy and accuracy - must have a good eye for alpha numeric detail

Fast and accurate data input

Excellent and timely verbal and written communication skills

Excellent administration skills

Able to work quickly to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Able to stay calm under pressure and remain focused on priorities.

Able to remain professional in conflict situations or under pressure

Microsoft Excel knowledge

Experience

Preferably two to three years' experience in a demanding UK payroll processing role with some exposure to customers and meeting deadlines. HR experience desirable but not essential.

Characteristics

Customer focused, tenacious, empathetic, discretion, flexible, prioritization skills, confident, resilient, problem-solving skills, decisive thinker.