Payroll Specialist

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client‑centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.

Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve.

If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Are you an experienced payroll professional in search of a new challenge? Your opportunity awaits!

We are presently seeking a skilled individual to join our Payroll Team. In this role, you will assist with processing the monthly payroll system, managing ledgers and journals, and preparing annual returns for HMRC. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing salary changes for staff members, once approved by the relevant line authority and HR Manager.

This is a hybrid role, with part of the week based in our modern city centre Chelmsford office, which is easily accessible via train and bus, and part of the week available for remote working (following the completion of initial training).

• Assist in producing the monthly payroll on a timely and accurate basis, including uploading payslips on to Oracle each month.
• Administer the salaries control ledger on an accurate and timely basis.
• Reconciling on a monthly basis the income tax and NI balances for checking by the HR Manager before submission to the Accounts department so that payment can be made to HMRC.
• Administer season ticket arrangements for staff and ensure the appropriate deduction is made from payroll; to assist with the monthly season ticket ledger on an accurate and timely basis.
• Assist with year-end process on an accurate and timely manner for submission to HMRC.
• Producing P11D’s on an annual basis in a timely and accurate manner, providing a copy of each P11D for the appropriate staff member.
• Handle telephone enquiries promptly referring the query to the appropriate person when the query falls outside own knowledge and experience.
• Liaise with other associated individuals and departments within the Company as required (i.e Accounts department, IT department).
• Keep up-to-date with changes in payroll and taxation legislation that may impact on the processing and payment of remuneration.
• Ensure payroll files are in good order and that all communications with employees and outside companies are accurately recorded as per the Company’s Professional Standards Manual.
• Exercise judgement when reviewing payroll files, referring to a senior colleague where appropriate.
• Ensure that all payroll procedures maintain compliance with Sarbanes Oxley standards and requirements.
• Provide assistance to employees with any queries or request for clarification that may occur.
• Assist in other areas of the Company’s business as may be required.
• Carry out duties following internal policies and procedures
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulation, good governance and Gallagher’s shared values.
• Take remedial action for any shortcomings
• Assist in producing the monthly payroll on a timely and accurate basis, including uploading payslips on to Oracle each month.
• Administer the salaries control ledger on an accurate and timely basis.
• Reconciling on a monthly basis the income tax and NI balances for checking by the HR Manager before submission to the Accounts department so that payment can be made to HMRC.
• Administer season ticket arrangements for staff and ensure the appropriate deduction is made from payroll; to assist with the monthly season ticket ledger on an accurate and timely basis.
• Assist with year-end process on an…