Specialist - HRO - Payroll & Benefits

Job Description

Inviting applications for the role of (UK)-HRO for Payroll

In this role, [This role requires strong payroll processing expertise, a solid understanding of end to end UK payroll legislation and systems, and the ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced, global environment.]

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee end-to-end UK payroll operations — ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees
• Validate payroll data including new starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, and deductions
• Ensure correct calculation of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP, etc.)
• Review and reconcile payroll output to maintain accuracy prior to approvals and disbursement
• Ensure payroll processes fully comply with HMRC regulations, RTI reporting, and UK employment law
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax codes, auto-enrolment pensions, and statutory legislation changes
• Support internal and external payroll audits by providing documentation and analysis
• Guarantee compliance with GDPR and company data protection policies

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Good understanding of employment law and tax regulations and the application to payroll procedures
• SAP ECC 6 system payroll data entry and reporting, Workday, UKG, Country Vendor Tools etc.
• Fast and accurate data entry, with excellent attention to detail
• To manage priorities while working to sensitive payroll deadlines and collaborate at all levels across the business
• Good Excel skills (Pivot tables, v-look up)
• Some understanding of Payroll Accounting practices and procedures

Qualifications

Bachelors - Commerce, Bachelors - Economics, Bachelors - Finance, Masters - Business Administration, Masters - Business Analytics

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) - Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Perfekt SzolnokPerfekt Szolnok

Required Skills

Global Payroll, Incentive Compensation, Payroll Management, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes, Workday Payroll

Language

English

Language Proficiency -

Upper Intermediate - B2

Additional Job Location -

Job Type

Regular

Master Skill List -

HRO - Payroll & Benefits

Remote Type -

Office

Work Shift -

Evening Job (India)

Why join Genpact?

• Lead AI-powered transformation – Drive innovation and solve real-world business challenges that matter • Make an impact – Help global enterprises solve business challenges that matter • Accelerate your career – Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and world-class learning opportunities to stay ahead • Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day • Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up. Let’s build tomorrow together.

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