Payroll Advisor

Job Description

JL3 – Payroll Advisor UK Payroll – Permanent (Must have experience of working on SAP and or Success Factors payroll)

To deliver accurate, compliant, and timely end-to-end payroll processing for UK employees using SAP SuccessFactors. The role ensures strict adherence to UK legislation while driving continuous improvement, automation, and service excellence within a shared services environment.

Job Description

• Processing weekly and monthly payroll for employees in UK in an accurate and timely manner
• Managing payroll related queries and resolving any discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensuring adherence to current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws specifically for Ireland and HMRC Regulations
• Maintain full compliance with HMRC regulations, RTI submissions (FPS/EPS), and UK employment legislation
• Perform and evidence payroll controls, including: Pre-payroll validation checks, Exception reporting and variance analysis, Post-payroll reconciliations
• Support audit requirements and ensure alignment with SOX / internal control frameworks (where applicable)
• Support system enhancements, testing cycles (UAT), and defect resolution  including system improvements and releases
• Identify and deliver process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience
• Contribute to automation initiatives within SuccessFactors and downstream processes
• Support payroll transformation projects, including standardisation and best practice adoption
• Collaborating with the Time and Attendance team for UK to ensure timely and accurate submission of information
• Collaborating with local HR teams
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Preparing and submitting reports as required

Essential Criteria

• Proficiency in relevant payroll software, specifically SAP Success Factors Payroll
• Strong understanding of payroll tax laws and procedures relevant to UK and HMRC
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel)
• Proactive team player
• Able to work in a fast paced environment

Desirable Criteria

• CIPP Qualified