Payroll Specialist

Agency: Omnicom Precision Marketing Job Function: Non Standard Job Profiles Job Subfunction: Contingent Job Description: Join Omnicom Precision Marketing's People Services team and help make sure our people are paid accurately and on time. As Payroll Executive, you’ll connect our People Services administration teams with the central payroll teams, supporting the checks, data and processes that feed into monthly payroll through ADP. You’ll bring care and precision to every detail, help colleagues with payroll and benefits questions, and play an important part in keeping our payroll operations compliant, confidential and running smoothly. What you’ll do - Prepare and check payroll information before it’s handed over to the OMC Payroll Bureau and IPG Shared Services teams for processing. - Support accurate payroll data entry, calculations, deductions and adjustments, helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on time. - Administer employee benefits in line with company policies and relevant requirements. - Work with our payroll partners to support the delivery of monthly payroll and help meet statutory obligations. - Check payroll data regularly, investigate discrepancies and help resolve issues. - Maintain accurate, organised and confidential payroll records. - Respond to employee questions about payroll and benefits, providing clear information and timely support. - Prepare and help analyse payroll summaries, variance reports, tax reports and other relevant information. - Work with Finance and People colleagues to reconcile payroll data, resolve discrepancies and support accurate financial reporting. - Spot opportunities to improve payroll processes and contribute to practical, continuous improvements. - Share guidance on payroll processes and support People colleagues as needed. Who you are - You have a basic understanding of payroll administration, including PAYE tax, National Insurance and related compliance responsibilities. - You’re confident working with data and have a careful eye for detail and accuracy. - You’re comfortable using payroll or HRIS systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and data analysis would be useful. - You’re analytical and enjoy investigating issues and finding practical solutions. - You communicate clearly and work well with colleagues across People, Finance and payroll teams. - You handle sensitive information thoughtfully and with discretion. - You’re organised, manage your time well and can meet regular payroll deadlines. - A payroll qualification or certification would be helpful, but it isn’t essential. 

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