British Government
View Vacancy - Regional Payroll and Benefits Officer
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services) Job Subcategory: RCSH (Regional Corporate Service Hubs) Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Government’s Embassy in Washington has an exciting opportunity for a driven detail-oriented person to join the Regional Corporate Services Hub as a Pay & Benefits Officer. This opportunity is a rewarding role which supports and further develops the special relationship between the UK and the US, supporting work at the forefront of international diplomacy in order to make a real difference globally. The US Network offers a unique career enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a variety of benefits including generous leave, insurance packages and a highly competitive 401k programme. It also promotes a culture of flexibility which enables people to better maintain wellness through an excellent work/life balance approach that encompasses hybrid working, including working from home and flexible hours, where possible. The ideal candidate will be a team player, have strong attention to detail with experience with utilizing ADP payroll software, Excel and deadline focused. Full training will be provided. The Pay & Benefits officer supports the processing of payroll, and reports to the Pay & Benefits Manager. Roles and responsibilities: Assist the Regional Pay and Benefits Manager in managing all payroll activities for posts across the region and ensuring all payroll changes/actions are received from all posts in a timely manner allowing sufficient time for processing. Assist in interfacing with our customers throughout the region by responding to pay and benefits related to telephone and email enquiries, following appropriate procedures, and meeting response time frames set by our Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Assist in managing and organizing the Pay and Benefits central e-mail inbox and providing first level support for questions sent by Country Based Staff. Assist the Pay and Benefits Team in compiling the Regional Payroll Manual and/or other relevant key documents and policy manuals for internal use. Assist the Pay and Benefits Manager in carrying out large-scale projects such as the Quarterly Activities Report, Performance Pay, Re-net exercises etc. when needed. Serve as backup for the Regional Pay and Benefits Manager when needed. Provide administrative support to the Pay and Benefits Team as assigned. Assist the Deputy Head of HR with data collection exercises. Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Essential on arrival: Experience in either payroll processing, HR functions, or managing data. Proven experience of delivering to deadlines and agreed timescales as part of a team. Ability to handle confidential employee information/issues Ability to multitask, strong organizational skills and flexibility to adapt and change priorities quickly Proficient in all MS Office applications, specifically Excel Language requirements: Language: English Level of language required: proficiency Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Desirable: Experience with financial reporting / payroll reporting. Auditing Experience working with ADP Learning and Development: The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job. Working patterns: Requires standard working pattern at 40 hours a week with set working hours each day. It may require the successful candidate to flex their weekly schedule to accommodate payroll processing deadlines. Other benefits and conditions of employment The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.
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The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services) Job Subcategory: RCSH (Regional Corporate Service Hubs) Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Government’s Embassy in Washington has an exciting opportunity for a driven detail-oriented person to join the Regional Corporate Services Hub as a Pay & Benefits Officer. This opportunity is a rewarding role which supports and further develops the special relationship between the UK and the US, supporting work at the forefront of international diplomacy in order to make a real difference globally. The US Network offers a unique career enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a variety of benefits including generous leave, insurance packages and a highly competitive 401k programme. It also promotes a culture of flexibility which enables people to better maintain wellness through an excellent work/life balance approach that encompasses hybrid working, including working from home and flexible hours, where possible. The ideal candidate will be a team player, have strong attention to detail with experience with utilizing ADP payroll software, Excel and deadline focused. Full training will be provided. The Pay & Benefits officer supports the processing of payroll, and reports to the Pay & Benefits Manager. Roles and responsibilities: Assist the Regional Pay and Benefits Manager in managing all payroll activities for posts across the region and ensuring all payroll changes/actions are received from all posts in a timely manner allowing sufficient time for processing. Assist in interfacing with our customers throughout the region by responding to pay and benefits related to telephone and email enquiries, following appropriate procedures, and meeting response time frames set by our Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Assist in managing and organizing the Pay and Benefits central e-mail inbox and providing first level support for questions sent by Country Based Staff. Assist the Pay and Benefits Team in compiling the Regional Payroll Manual and/or other relevant key documents and policy manuals for internal use. Assist the Pay and Benefits Manager in carrying out large-scale projects such as the Quarterly Activities Report, Performance Pay, Re-net exercises etc. when needed. Serve as backup for the Regional Pay and Benefits Manager when needed. Provide administrative support to the Pay and Benefits Team as assigned. Assist the Deputy Head of HR with data collection exercises. Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Essential on arrival: Experience in either payroll processing, HR functions, or managing data. Proven experience of delivering to deadlines and agreed timescales as part of a team. Ability to handle confidential employee information/issues Ability to multitask, strong organizational skills and flexibility to adapt and change priorities quickly Proficient in all MS Office applications, specifically Excel Language requirements: Language: English Level of language required: proficiency Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Desirable: Experience with financial reporting / payroll reporting. Auditing Experience working with ADP Learning and Development: The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job. Working patterns: Requires standard working pattern at 40 hours a week with set working hours each day. It may require the successful candidate to flex their weekly schedule to accommodate payroll processing deadlines. Other benefits and conditions of employment The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.
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