The Senior Payroll Officer will play a critical role in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services across DP World UK Ports & Terminals. As the senior operational specialist for payroll, this position will oversee end‑to‑end payroll delivery for a workforce of approximately 1,500 employees – blue and white collar, ensuring robust controls, data integrity, and high‑quality service. The successful candidate will partner closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and Reward teams while supporting a small payroll team and driving continuous improvement across payroll processes.
Contract: 16 month FTC
How you will contribute
- Oversee accurate and timely monthly payroll processing for all Ports & Terminals employees.
- Ensure correct calculation of PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions, court orders, flexible benefits, and statutory deductions.
- Manage HMRC submissions including RTI, tax code updates, and statutory notifications.
- Prepare and submit payroll for monthly sign‑off by the Senior Director of HR and Chief Financial Officer.
- Maintain strong internal controls and complete monthly reconciliation of payroll and related accounts.
- Supervise and develop the payroll team, including Payroll Officers, Administrator, and Apprentice.
- Allocate workload, monitor quality, and ensure deadlines and performance standards are achieved.
- Act as the senior operational point of contact for all payroll‑related matters and escalations.
- Interpret UK payroll, tax, and pension legislation, providing recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Ensure payroll systems remain compliant with all statutory thresholds and legislative updates.
- Oversee administration of employee benefits including pensions, flexible benefits, bonuses, and salary reviews.
- Reconcile benefit‑related payroll activity and produce supporting reports.
- Produce and validate monthly payroll reporting including headcount, overtime, salary, bonus, HMRC, and GL outputs.
- Conduct data accuracy checks across payroll, HRIS, and workforce planning systems.
- Support statutory reporting requirements such as ONS submissions and Gender Pay Gap reporting.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and system enhancements.
- Support system testing, payroll audits, and implementation of corrective actions where required.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Finance, HR Business Partners, Operations, and Engineering teams.
- Provide expert guidance and resolve complex payroll queries, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.
- Collaborate with Regional and Global Reward teams on payroll, benefits, and reporting alignment.
- Ensure compliance with DP World’s Health & Safety policies and safe working practices.
What you will bring
Qualifications
- AAT NVQ Level 3 in Payroll Administration, CIPP Diploma / Advanced Diploma, IAB Payroll qualification, or equivalent. (Desired)
Experience
- Experience supervising payroll staff or overseeing operational payroll activities – Essential.
- Experience working in deadline‑driven, fast‑paced environments – Essential.
- Experience in statutory reporting, benefits administration, and payroll reconciliations – Essential.
- Experience within a multi‑site or operational workforce environment – Desirable.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pensions, auto‑enrolment, and HMRC requirements.
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…