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Join a globally impactful health charity as a Senior Payroll Analyst - a chance to make a difference
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Salary
£33740 - £48200
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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The Wellcome Trust is a distinguished global charitable foundation focusing on enhancing health through bold scientific initiatives, influential policy making and strategic partnerships. We have an ambitious commitment of investing £16bn in the upcoming decade to aide advancements in life, health, wellbeing and tackle formidable global health problems. This golden opportunity involves you as a Senior Payroll Analyst, working 3.5 days per week including Mondays as an integral part of the payroll team within the Financial Accounting wing of our organisation. Your role will entail running the total monthly payroll process, performing key payroll analysis, leading payroll project initiatives and act as deputy for the Payroll Manager whenever needed.
We prefer candidates with a recognised Payroll certification or qualification and hands-on experience of managing various payroll/pension providers. You should have managed end-to-end payroll processing for 200+ staff, adept with statutory compliance and exhibit good interpersonal skills for seamless cross-team collaboration. We provide a flexible hybrid work setup with an excellent benefits package and provisions for personal growth.
The application process shall involve uploading your current CV and filling out a short application on our website.
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health by supporting bold science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We are committed to spending £16bn over the next ten years to fund new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and to address three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. These challenges require the bold science we support, but they also need more than science alone.
The role: As a Senior Payroll Analyst, you will join our team on a part-time basis, working 3.5 days per week, including Mondays. You will be part of the payroll team within the Financial Accounting department, reporting to the Payroll Manager. Your responsibilities will include running the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate processing, recording, and control of payroll transactions. You will perform key payroll analysis, lead specific payroll projects, and deputize for the Payroll Manager when necessary.
Job requirements: We are seeking someone with a recognized Payroll qualification or certification and experience managing both in-house and outsourced payroll/pension providers. You should have experience with end-to-end payroll processing for 200+ staff, including control and review processes, and up-to-date knowledge of statutory compliance (PAYE, NIC, Student Loans, Parental Pay, Auto-enrolment, Court orders, salary sacrifice, and taxable benefits). Strong interpersonal skills and an aptitude for collaborative, cross-team working are essential.
Benefits: Wellcome offers a hybrid way of working, with three days in our Euston Road offices and two days working remotely. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We offer excellent benefits and support for personal development.
To apply, please upload your current CV and complete our short application. For more information on our flexible working options and the benefits we offer, please visit our website.
