Payroll Operations Specialist

Ipsen Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company in Wrexham is seeking a Payroll Operations Specialist. The successful candidate will manage payroll processes across the UK&I and selected international locations. This role involves ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, providing customer-focused advice, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates should have prior payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail, with a CIPP qualification preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll processing for UK and overseas.
• Strong analytical and meticulous skills.
• Willingness to work towards CIPP qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll inputs, reconciliations, and error corrections.
• Ensure compliance with payroll and pension legislation.
• Provide customer-focused advice on payroll matters.
• Generate and analyse HRSS reports.
• Support and lead process improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive initiative

Education

CIPP qualification

Job description

Cookie NoticePayroll Operations Specialist page is loaded## Payroll Operations Specialistlocations: Wrexhamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-20187**Title:**Payroll Operations Specialist**Company:**Ipsen Biopharm Ltd**About Ipsen:**Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!For more information, visit us at and follow our latest news on and .**Job Description:**At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!Join our HR Shared Services team as **Payroll Operations Specialist** and play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across UK&I and selected international locations. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external providers, deliver exceptional service, and contribute to process improvements that enhance our HRSS offering.**Key responsibilities:*** Manage payroll inputs, reconciliations, and error corrections for multiple pay and benefit structures.* Ensure compliance with payroll and pension legislation across in-scope countries.* Provide clear, customer-focused advice on payroll matters, escalating complex cases as needed.* Generate and analyse HRSS reports, identifying trends and recommending improvements.* Support and lead process improvement projects within HR Shared Services.* Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external payroll providers**Knowledge, skills & experience:*** Previous experience in a similar position aligned to UK and overseas is highly desirable* Naturally curious and proactive, with a strong sense of initiative. Highly analytical and meticulous, with exceptional attention to detail* CIPP qualification preferred (or willingness to work towards it)Apply now and help us deliver excellence in payroll operations while driving continuous improvement.**#LI-Hybrid**We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.