Senior UK Payroll Specialist | Payroll | Corporate

The UK Senior Payroll Specialist is a support role within the EMEA payroll team that reports to the UK Payroll Manager. The Senior Payroll Specialist will assist in all aspects of the monthly UK payroll processing, we are an in-house processing payroll on the ADP IHCM NGUX Platform, as well as supporting other administrative functions within the team. What You'll Do

• Process the FTI UK Payroll for approx. 1,500 UK employees monthly
• Collate and process all UK payroll data into ADP IHCM NGUX, (Starters, Leavers, Benefits, Bonuses, Overtime, Pensions etc.)
• Manually calculate PAYE and NI calculations, Gross to Net
• Prepare and issue Maternity Pay Schedules
• Calculate SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP & SHPP
• Prepare and review the monthly payroll reconciliations and control reports
• Issue the monthly payroll files to Senior Management for approval and payroll sign off
• Produce final payroll reports to enable the Management Accounting Team to post the monthly payroll journal
• Manage the reconciliation of pensions and upload to Scottish Widows
• Manage the monthly reconciliations for payments to HMRC and other third parties
• Provide earnings data to the Global Mobility team as required
• Maintain an understanding of current payroll legislation: RTI and Auto Enrolment
• Prepare and submit monthly ONS data
• Management of the Modified Payroll
• Process P11D's
• Liaise with and maintain good relationships with internal clients on a daily basis - Employees, Benefits team, Finance, HR, HMRC, Pension Provider, Childcare Vouchers, etc.
How You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.


• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Strong organisation skills and methodical mindset
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail is essential
• Ability to prioritise, manage time and work effectively
• Strong team player in an environment of professionals
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Open minded and positive attitude
Basic Skills and Qualifications (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years payroll experience in the UK with processing volumes of 800+
• Experience of dealing with payrolls from start to finish in an in-house processing environment
• System knowledge of ADP IHCM is preferred, but must have worked with some form of ADP
• Ability to manually calculate PAYE and NI calculations, Gross to Net
• In depth knowledge of statutory legislation in relation to: SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP & SHPP
• Experience processing P11D's and modified payroll
• Good working knowledge of GL coding/costings
• Solid understanding of current pension legislation
• In depth understanding of all aspects of parental leave, including Alabaster
• Proficiency in MS Office, critically Excel (v-look ups & Pivots)
Preferred Skills and Qualifications (or equivalent)
• Professional services industry experience is preferred but not essential
• Experience of processing Shadow Payroll is preferred but not essential
  
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At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you., FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 33 countries and territories, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.