**About the role:** The **Payroll Administrator** will be responsible for utilising their strong payroll skills. This includes overseeing all administrative activities related to payroll, processing payroll on a regular basis and sometimes managing benefits, as well as taxes. **As a Payroll Administrator, you’ll be responsible for:** + Participate in the end to end payroll processing and ensures that employee’s payroll is processed accurately and timely + Running interface files from the HR system and uploading these onto the payroll system + Assist in checking payroll input for data entry accuracy, including self and peer reviews and making necessary adjustments and corrections + Conduct any analysis and research related to payroll processing + Process off-cycle and special payroll requests, etc + Ensure that any queries/requests related to Payroll via MyHR or email will be addressed in a professional and timely manner. Resolve payroll related queries, issues and disputes + Carry out UK/US/CA specific payroll processes e.g. Statutory maternity payments etc. + Engagement with internal stakeholder within the business to gather the latest updates impacting individuals pay. This requires teaming/collaboration with other teams that deliver payments/deductions via payroll like Benefits team, etc. + Maintaining employee payroll files and responsible for archiving payroll files to ensure compliance in audit requirements + Ensure that all employee personal data is managed within legal guidelines, diplomacy, confidentiality and with discretion. + Proactively look for ways of improving and enhancing the HR administrative service offering to both staff and the business. + Ensure high customer service standards in all elements of the work. Key Criteria to Monitor Performance: + SLA’s & KPI’s + Audit & Legal Compliance + Customer Satisfaction + Adherence to PPS procedures and policies **To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:** + 1-2 years’ experience in a Payroll Office performing payroll functions + Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll system + Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion + Good problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy + Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure + Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines + Excellent skills using MS Word, Excel, Access, and Internet Explorer **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. **Job:** Operations **Job Family:** ENTERPRISE **Organization:** Corporate Human Resources **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** Hybrid **Req ID:** 20267