Job Title: HR & Payroll Data Associate
Location: Remote (London Area)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, 12-month FTC
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
About the role:
SYNLAB UK and Ireland are the largest clinical diagnostics provider in Europe and have a 12 months (salaried) fixed term contract. The position is remote with occasional visits to other business sites.
This is a hands-on, delivery focussed role with primary responsibility for supporting identification of the technical specification for the payroll system to meet all of SYNLAB’s requirements. The post holder must be able to demonstrate attention to detail and an ability to manage large data sets, undertake rigorous User Acceptance Testing and of supporting the successful completion of parallel runs.
There will also be the requirement to assist with the development and roll out of new end to end payroll processes along with appropriate training for system users, line managers and end users to project timelines. Essential for this role is a practical understanding of employment law in relation to pay and a practical understanding of how contractual terms relating to pay operate.
Reporting the Payroll Implementation Manager, the post holder will work closely with the chosen supplier, SYNLAB’s HR teams, other key stake holders to deliver assigned tasks within the project.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Experienced in practical handling of payroll either through an HR or a Payroll team underpinned by either an HR/CIPD or Payroll/CIPP qualification; proven ability to understand and communicate issues relating to pay.
- Can demonstrate ability to research, analyse and interpret complex policy and other employment documents as they relate to pay.
- Understanding of complex payroll cycles and pay rules
- A good practical working knowledge of payroll legislation and its application, including tax, National Insurance, Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay, and Pension Schemes (including auto enrolment, together with relevant terms and conditions of employment.
- Proven ability to work to timescales and project deadlines
- Experience of using a range of IT applications (e.g., Word, Excel,, Outlook, payroll and system reporting tools software. Excel capability must be extensive including ability to manage and marge data via look ups, pivot tables, linking and using calculation function tools
- Strong numerical skills in order to interpret financial data and undertake all calculations within a payroll.
- Excellent written communication skills in order to draft reports, correspondence, procedure documentation and briefing notes often of a complex and sensitive nature
How to apply:
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
Synlab UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Human Resources Executive, Human Resources Assistant, HR Administrator, HR Assistant, Junior HR Advisor, Human Resources Administrator, Payroll Administrator, Payroll, Finance Clerk, Finance Administrator, Financial Administrator, Payroll Executive, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Admin, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Officer will all be considered for this role.
