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We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Technician to join the HR Department at Harrods.
This is a hybrid role and requires 3 days a week in the office.
About the Role
As a Payroll Technician, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant and timely services across the Group. Acting as a subject matter expert within the team, you will take ownership of a designated area of the , ensuring activities, controls and colleague queries are managed effectively.
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This role combines hands-on payroll delivery with technical expertise and business partnership. You will be responsible for analysing payroll information, performing payroll controls and reconciliations, resolving complex payroll issues and supporting payroll improvements, system changes and compliance activities.
Working closely with Payroll Administrators and the Payroll Manager, you will help ensure the payroll service remains accurate, efficient and aligned to business requirements.
About You
You’ll have proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing within an in-house payroll environment, along with a strong understanding of tax, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments. You’ll have experience handling complex payroll calculations, payroll queries and payroll exceptions, along with experience completing payroll controls, reconciliations and payroll checking activities.
You’ll have experience supporting payroll testing, upgrades or process improvements. You’ll have experience working with payroll reporting and payroll data analysis. It would be desirable if you have a CIPP qualification or working towards.
You also have:
Strong payroll processing and reconciliation skills.
Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
High attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to interpret payroll data and identify issues.
Good understanding of payroll systems, interfaces and reporting.
Ability to support, coach and develop others.
Ability to identify improvements and contribute to change initiatives.
About Us
Harrods is one of the world's most iconic luxury retailers, renowned for delivering exceptional experiences to customers from across the globe. As we continue to evolve our business and invest in our people, technology, and capabilities, we remain committed to setting the benchmark for excellence within luxury retail. Our mission is simple: to create extraordinary experiences that inspire and delight, while building a workplace where talented individuals can perform at their very best.
Our Promise to You
Join us in making the impossible possible. In return, you'll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your career opportunities are as unique as your aspirations.
Alongside a rewarding environment, we offer exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career across one of the world's most recognised luxury brands.
Uniquely You
While this advertisement outlines the experience and capabilities we believe will help you thrive, we recognise that talent comes in many forms. If your experience aligns closely with most of the requirements and you're excited by the opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
At Harrods, it is the individuality, authenticity, and diversity of our people that make us extraordinary. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and perspectives, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can belong, contribute, and succeed.
Additional Information:
Time Type:
Permanent
Department:
Payroll (Paul Carpenter)
As one of the world’s most prestigious brands, and a highly sought-after employer within luxury retail, we aim to provide a working environment in which we can exceed both our customers’ expectations and the expectations of each other.
To maintain our high standards, we invest as heavily in our people as we do in our products and store. As well as offering an unforgettable experience for our customers, we offer an exciting, challenging and motivating environment for our employees. We demonstrate how we value our team through an extensive pay and benefits package, as well as through a number of programmes that reward and recognise employees for exceptional performance.
Our employees can also accelerate their careers through opportunities to work with talented people, development training, and chances to raise their profile in the luxury retail sector.
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