Payroll Specialist (UK)

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.
Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.
Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.
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.
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Processing end to end monthly payrolls for UK employees using Workday

• Ensure payroll is paid in a timely and accurate manner

• Work closely with the UK payroll team to ensure all day-to-day activities have been completed in accordance with the payroll run plan

• Execute third party payroll payments in accordance with the payroll run plan

• Ensure compliance with UK tax and social security regulations, statutory filings, and year-end reporting.

• Perform payroll reconciliations 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.

• Support on projects, process improvements, and payroll audits

• Support the payroll service provider relationships

• Assist in updating payroll SOPs and calendars so key processes are documented and deadlines are met.

• Ensure SOX compliance in line with the governance framework

• Identify opportunities to streamline, improve payroll operations and ways of working

Why You?

• 5+ years of experience in processing UK payroll, preferably in a multinational environment.

• Knowledge and use of Workday and Workday payroll is essential.

• Experience working with a 3rd party payroll provider, such as ADP, Ceridian, or Paycheck

• 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

• Strong proficiency in both written and verbal English communication

What we offer:

• Performance with Choice – flexibility in working mode (hybrid working model  2/3 days per week in the office), flexible working hours.

• Established job in an international, well-known pharmaceutical company.

• Opportunity to work in professional team playing crucial role in maintaining GSK portfolio on the markets.

• Opportunity to work within GSK standards and documentation applied globally.

• Wide range of benefits (Medical Plan, Life Insurance, Employee Retirement Program, Sport and recreation cards, Recreation allowance, annual bonus).

• Supportive & friendly working environment.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is passionate about delivering results, and is eager to make a difference. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

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The annual base salary in Poland for new hires in this position ranges from PLN 80,550 to PLN 134,250 gross, taking into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Depending on the role and internal policies, the position may also be eligible for a bonus (if applicable and based on defined, non-discretionary criteria) and/or awards for exceptional performance (granted at the employer’s discretion). All statutory benefits will be maintained in accordance with Polish law. Other benefits may also be offered, which may include private healthcare, additional paid days off, life insurance, private pension plan and fully paid parental leave & care of family member leave. More detailed information on the total reward package applicable to your role will be supplied during the recruitment process. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the market rate for the role.

As an Inclusive employer, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected] to discuss your needs.

Why GSK?

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

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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