Payroll Specialist (UK)

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns as an organisation where people can thrive.

Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.

The Payroll Specialist serves as a vital role in the overall success of the payroll function. As a Payroll Specialist you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll processes and activities for employees based in the UK.

PAYROLL SPECIALIST - UK

• Processing end to end monthly payrolls for UK employees using Workday.
• Working closely with the payroll team to ensure all day-to-day activities have been completed.
• Ensure compliance with UK tax and social security regulations, statutory filings, and year-end reporting.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, audits, and validations.
• Resolve payroll queries and issues from employees and stakeholders.
• Support payroll projects and initiatives, such as system enhancements, process improvements, and data analysis.
• Adhering to internal policies and procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in processing UK payroll, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Excellent English
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively on a solo basis and within a team environment.
• Customer service oriented with high sense of urgency.
• Knowledge and use of Workday and Workday payroll would be an advantage.
• Experience working with a 3rd party payroll provider.
• Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies
• Contract of employment
• Hybrid working model
• Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement, holiday benefit)
• Life insurance and pension plan
• Open and inclusive environment which is supportive and welcoming of all diversity strands (gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, or any other characteristic)
• Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible counterparts
• Sports cards (Multisport)
• Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure
• Personalized learning approach (mentoring, online trainings’ platforms : Pluralsight, Business Skills, Harvard Manage Mentor, Skillsoft and external trainings)
• Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions including working from home possibilities, health & wellbeing activities)
• Supportive community and integration events
• Modern office with creative rooms, fresh fruits everyday
• Free car and bike parking, locker rooms and showers

We want to hear from you and support with any adjustments that you may require during the recruitment process. Please get in touch with our Recruitment Team ( ) to further discuss this today.

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns as an organisation where people can thrive.

We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory / immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive.

We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves feeling welcome, valued, and included.

Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered / protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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