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HR Payroll Administrator
About Glanua
Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.
Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.
We have a talented team of 450 people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.

The Role:
We are seeking a Payroll Administrator with strong data analysis skills to join our team. This role will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and efficiently while also supporting compensation and benefits analysis. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, and the ability to analyse payroll and benefits data to support business decisions.
As this is a UK-wide position, occasional travel will be required to various locations to support any payroll changes or training.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the HR Payroll Administrator are outlined as follows:

Payroll Processing & Compliance:
Payroll Administration: Collaborate with the payroll manager in Ireland to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including salary adjustments, new hires, terminations, and statutory payments (e.g., SSP, SMP). Respond to payroll queries from employees and resolve any discrepancies.
Processing Weekly/Monthly Payroll: Oversee and manage the timely and accurate processing of payroll on a weekly/monthly basis.
Statutory Deductions: Manage PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
Starters and Leavers: Handle starters and leavers in a payroll capacity, including setting up new starters on payroll software and calculating leavers’ holiday entitlements.
HMRC Reporting: Submit RTI reports and process tax code changes.
Payroll Adjustments: Process holidays, SSP, SMP, SPP, etc., and implement payroll changes such as pay increases, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and KPI payments.
Compliance: Ensure payroll compliance with all relevant regulations and legal requirements.
Pension Administration: Manage auto-enrolment and liaise with pension providers.
Employee Support: Address payroll-related queries and resolve discrepancies.
Working Hours Verification: Verify and confirm employees’ working hours to ensure payroll accuracy.
GDPR Compliance: Comply with GDPR rules and regulations in relation to payroll data and information.
Year-End Reporting: Prepare and submit P60s, P11Ds, and other payroll-related reports.

Data Analysis & Reporting:
Payroll Data Insights: Analyse payroll trends, costs, and discrepancies to provide insights to management.
Compensation & Benefits Review: Assist in compiling and analysing employee compensation and benefits data to support business decisions.
Employee Benefits Administration: Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.
Benchmarking & Market Analysis: Compare salary data against industry standards to ensure competitive compensation packages.
KPI Tracking: Monitor payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance performance metrics.
Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in payroll processing and recommend improvements based on data analysis.

Systems & Compliance Management:
Payroll Software & Systems: Maintain payroll databases, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Compliance Monitoring: Keep up to date with UK payroll legislation, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Audit Support: Prepare payroll reports for internal audits and financial compliance checks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator with data analysis experience.
Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax laws, and statutory requirements.
Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage, Xero, ADP, BrightPay).
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data visualization).
Ability to compile and interpret compensation and benefits data.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to handle confidential data with discretion.
CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) certification or working towards it.
Experience in HR analytics or compensation and benefits analysis.
Familiarity with HR and finance reporting tools.

What we offer you:
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
Competitive base salary with annual salary reviews.
Life Insurance
Pension.
A company laptop and phone.
Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.