An international energy business is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist for their corporate offices in Victoria, London. Purpose To deliver the administration and processing of the company, local and expatriate payroll. You will act as a focal point for employees queries as well as a liaison for the third party providers and HQ. Working alongside the HR Advisors and HQ, the chosen candidate will be responsible for ensuring employees are paid timely and correctly and ensuring all concerns raised are dealt with in a timely manner. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS: Prepare and review the payroll instructions (including but not limited to new hires, personnel changes and terminations) and outputs Assist with the preparation and review of, P60 and P11D Answer requests from employees and business units in relation to payroll and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analysing information Updating HR systems and data management Prepare labour cost reports Developing professional relationships with payroll and pension providers Production of statutory payment reports and payments requests Record and provide details of benefits in kind for tax purposes To ensure Compliance with external and internal Group requirements Assist with the implementation of company policies (eg. Implementing a new payroll scheme in accordance to the expatriate tax policy) Assist with the management of expatriate employees Write process maps for the current payroll process Ad hoc duties as and reporting when required Experience Relevant tertiary qualification (university degree in HR or other relevant specialism) Strong understanding of Payroll and pensions administration Previous payroll experience and knowledge of year end reporting, experience with ADP essential Proficient in Excel (pivot tables), PowerPoint & Word Analytical and numeracy skills essential Accuracy and attention to detail essential Communication skills Excellent command of English both oral and written Knowledge of Italian is a plus Results oriented with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure Ability to display initiative with a proactive attitude to solving problems, prioritising workload Demonstrated interest in developing knowledge within own and new disciplines Planning and organising skills Awareness and appreciation of working within multicultural organisations and work groups Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Ability to work in a changing and fast paced environmentPlease call for a detailed discussion regarding the client and the opportunity Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment