Job Description

Payroll Senior Administrator

Healthy animals and happy owners - that's the goal.
IVC Evidensia is proud to be one of the world's leading veterinary care providers based in 20 different countries. IVC Evidensia has revenues of over 3.4bn and network of more than 2,500 sites, including first opinion clinics, hospitals and out-of-hour centres and a number of pet crematoria and other ancillary businesses. IVC Evidensia operates a high growth model, typically looking to acquire around 300 sites a year across all countries.

As a Payroll Senior you will working as part of a Payroll Team to help deliver four monthly payrolls. The role will involve acting as point of contact between our customers, Internal Teams and our Payroll provider. Tasks will include responding to payroll queries and completing a selection of payroll input. You will be helping support and develop Payroll advisors within the team whilst ensuring controlled processing and payroll accuracy. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance, adherence to company policy, best practice principles reporting any issues to the Payroll Manager.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:Ensuring daily/monthly tasks are completed in a timely manner. Overseeing resource allocation across the teams ensuring effective delivery of payroll services. Review and improve payroll policies and procedures. Recommend & implement new processes & ways of working to improve efficiencies. Develop, implement and maintain service standards for all aspects of payroll services. Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements. For New Acquisitions, working as part of a project team to help ensure an accurate payroll build and a smooth transition for the new practices on to Dayforce and ensuring an accurate delivery of their payroll. Ensuring Practice Managers and Payroll Contacts are reminded of our payroll deadlines and outstanding submissions are chased down to deadline. Monitoring surgery queries and ensuring any payroll process issues are picked up and resolved. Work closely with the Managed Service team to ensure queries are resolved in a timely manner. Being proactive in issue identification and resolution. Point of first escalation for payroll related issues. Responsible for the accuracy of all master payroll calendars & processing schedules. Any other tasks as directed


Experience/Qualifications:

Essential:

At least 3 years' experience in payroll positions. Able to work to a high degree of accuracy. Confident of dealing with a high-volume workload. Clear and confident communication skills. Proven ability to meet deadlines. Automation and Excel/reporting skills. A questioning mind, constantly looking for where improvements can be made. Flexible approach to work. A strong team ethic. A positive attitude with the ability to lead by example to achieve our goal of paying our colleagues accurately and on time.

Desirable:

Experience of Irish & IOM payrolls would be an advantage. Finance knowledge including balance sheet reconciliations. P11D & PSA knowledge. CIPP Qualification or equivalent or able to demonstrate a strong understanding of UK Payroll.


Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

What We Offer:

At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit fromWork-life balance 26 days annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Pension Discretionary Bonus Discounted staff pet care Dog Friendly office Free Parking available at Head Office

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.