Europcar Mobility Group
At Europcar Mobility Group, our purpose is to help to change the way you move. We are guided by our core values: We are happy to help, We embrace change, We take responsibility, We act with respect and We move as one. Our culture is built on valuing the contribution and diversity of our team where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. Acting with respect is at the heart of everything we do, and we are fully committed to creating a workplace where differences are celebrated and everyone feels empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
Job Description
Location: Leicester
Hours: This is a hybrid role that requires the successful candidate to be in our Leicester HQ office 2 days per week, 9:00am – 5:15pm.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will be detail oriented, highly organised, and confident working in a fast paced environment. You will have a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and delivering a high quality payroll service, alongside a passion for improving systems and processes.
This role is open to anyone who has the eligibility to work in the UK. The Company is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.What we can offer you:
Competitive Basic Salary
Starting on 6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
Free on site car parking (subject to availability)
Pension and a life insurance scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Leave (subject to service and earning qualifications)
Discounted car hire rates across our network
20% discount on EE mobile phone contracts*
Discounted hotel rates through the Accor Group after 12 months service*
Cycle2Work*
Free annual eye tests
Confidential legal and support service through BUPA
Career progression and development
*forms part of current non contractual benefit offering
About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Specialist for the UK and Ireland to join Europcar at our Leicester office. This role will take ownership of payroll operations and maintenance of our payroll systems and interfaces, internal and external reporting and payroll compliance activities across the business.
The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing payroll activities for both UK and Ireland and will play a key role in supporting two payroll administrators, as well as the wider Compensation & Benefits function
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive payroll professional who enjoys process improvement, systems development, accurate data management and working within a fast paced environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Payroll Administration team on a day to day basis
Oversee monthly payroll processing activities for UK & Ireland
Ensure payroll activities are completed accurately and in line with Revenue requirements
Support payroll year-end activities including P11D reporting, PAYE Settlement and statutory year end reporting
Assist with payroll related projects, upgrades, testing, and implementations
Support the development and maintenance of the interface between our HR & Payroll systems
Work closely with the payroll system providers to manage upgrades, enhancements, and issue resolution
Produce and distribute payroll and HR reports to support business requirements
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Calculation of bonus payments
Skills & Experience Required
Strong understanding of UK payroll processes and payroll legislation
Experience working within a payroll function managing end to end payroll activities
Excellent organisational and analytical skills
Strong IT and systems capability, including the use of Excel or Google Sheets
Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently
Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
Experience supporting or coordinating payroll teams or activities
Experience using the ResourceLink payroll system
Experience using reporting tools such as Cognos or Business Objects
Experience of operating Ireland payroll
Why Join Europcar?
At Europcar, we are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where employees can develop and grow their careers. You’ll join a busy and evolving team where your expertise and ideas will make a real impact.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the Europcar team.
Agencies - Please do not send any speculative candidates or CVs in response to this advert. The Company will not accept any terms and conditions based on speculative applications being sent.
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender reassignment, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability status, religion, or any other dimension of diversity. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and fostering an environment of equity and inclusion, where respect for one another is essential. If you need any accommodations or assistance during the application or interview process, please let us know. Together, through mutual respect, we can create a more equitable and inclusive future.
Europcar Mobility Group is a global mobility player, with 75 years of mobility services expertise and a leading position in Europe. “We help to change the way you move” is what we stand for and brings us together.
We offer to individuals and businesses a wide range of car and van rental services, be it for a few hours, a few days, a week, a month or more, on-demand or on subscription, relying on a fleet of more than 250.000 vehicles, equipped with the latest engines including an increasing share of electric vehicles.
Our brands address differentiated needs, use cases and expectations: Europcar® - a global leader of car rental and light commercial vehicle rental, with a premium positioning, Goldcar® - a frontrunner at providing low-cost car rental services in Europe, and Fox-Rent-A-Car®, one of the main players in the car rental market in the US, with a "value for money" positioning.
Customers’ satisfaction is at the heart of the Group’s ambition and that of our more than 8,000 employees, everywhere we deliver our mobility solutions, thanks to a strong network in over 130 countries.
More info at: www.europcar-mobility-group.com
Skills Required
- Experience with payroll systems and calculations
- Knowledge of labor laws and regulations
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
What We Do
Europcar Mobility Group is the European N°1 in vehicle rental, with the ambition to become a leader in dedicated, sustainable mobility services in the years to come. The Group offers a wide range of car and van rental services: be it for a few hours, a few days, a week, a month or more, on-demand or on subscription, for businesses and individuals, relying on a fleet equipped with the latest engines including more and more "green" vehicles (EVs, PHEVs). It operates distinctive brands, responding to differentiated needs, use cases and expectations in terms of level of service: Europcar® - the European leader of car rental and light commercial vehicle rental, Goldcar® - the lowcost leader in Europe, and Ubeeqo® – one of the European leaders of roundtrip car-sharing (BtoB, BtoC). Customers’ satisfaction is at the heart of the Group’s ambition and that of its more than 8,000 employees, everywhere Europcar Mobility Group delivers its mobility solutions, thanks to a strong network in 140 countries (including 16 wholly owned subsidiaries completed by franchisees and alliance partners).
