Payroll Officer

We are recruiting for a Payroll Officer to join our well established team. You will be responsible for day to day delivery of multiple aspects of payroll activity across the organisation. The role will involve working with both People and Culture and our payroll provider to ensure the smooth delivery of payroll data administration and supporting with the delivery of strategic payroll responsibilities, working closely with the People and Culture Support Centre, Business Partners, Finance, Pensions/Reward/Legal/Tax Team.,

• Responsible for ensuring payroll is compliant with legislation, regulations, policy, HMRC and business requirements and submitting any reports in accordance with legislation
• Accurate and thorough data entry and reconciliation of payroll data
• Working closely with Internal Audit function during annual payroll audit process and supporting the external audit process
• Respond to queries from employees, HMRC and the Business on payroll matters
  
  Essential
• Proven track record of payroll, with extensive understanding of taxation and statutory law in relation to payroll
• Knowledge of different payroll systems and processes
• Ability to solve complex problems/issues; focus on root cause, not just symptoms; makes recommendations
• Confident communicator, remains calm when challenged
• Continuously improves; identifies and acts on opportunities to add value to customers
• Understanding of employee benefits in relation to payroll and taxation
• Build relationships with the ability to establish credibility with suppliers and key customers
• Proven analytical skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Desirable
• Previous working knowledge of ITrent Payroll System
• Previous experience of P11d process
Qualifications Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (including Maths and English) Qualification / Membership of Institute of Payroll Professionals

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us. Diversity & Inclusion At Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success. We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:
• 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy/sell upto 5 days
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent career and development opportunities
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts