Payroll Senior Specialist

Entity: People, Culture & CommunicationsJob Family Group: HR GroupJob Description: Role SynopsisOperations & Advisory (O&A) is an internal global shared services and technology solutions organisation within People & Culture. It is responsible for innovating & delivering HR services and solutions for bp globally, from a number of Business & Technology Centres and local delivery teams. O&A is the first point of contact for HR related matters; the team are policy, process and digital authorities, dedicated to delivering the best customer experience. The purpose of the Payroll Senior Specialist role is to ensure accurate payroll delivery including payroll preparation activities aligned to the various payroll calendars and in coordination with the outsourced service provider and provides transactional support and payroll query management.Role PurposeThe purpose of the Payroll Senior Specialist role is to ensure accurate payroll delivery including payroll preparation activities aligned to the various payroll calendars and in coordination with the outsourced service provider and provides transactional support and payroll query management.Role AccountabilitiesPrepares and supervises payroll data ensuring processes and data are in place for payroll processing per local country requirements and regulationsWorks in coordination with the outsourced service provider(s) to ensure build to gross data is prepared and submitted in line with agreed payroll calendars, reviews pre-payroll run data and verification, and provides final sign off to vendor prior to final payroll runs to employees.Conducts start of year and end of year payroll administration activities and payroll administration preparation and processing activities for their country working with 3rd partySupports audits and regulatory requests for payroll data and responds to and processes requests for changes to Payroll dataSupervises payroll input data quality (e.g. rewards, performance, time and attendance etc.) and process payroll impactsProvides subject matter expertise in all payroll processes and a sound knowledge of end to end payroll delivery for their countryIdentifies, raises and applies continuous improvements to servicesRequired Qualifications –A university degree or professional qualificationFormal Education RequirementsDegree or professional qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.SkillsPsychological safetyContinuous learningLegal and regulatory environment and compliancePartner managementContinuous improvementInterpersonal knowledgeAnalytical thinkingAgile core principlesResiliencePartnershipCoachingCustomer centric thinkingEssential Experience and Job RequirementsMinimum of 3 -5 years working with and processing US payroll.Actively working to develop capability with an equal blend of EQ, IQ and drive.Behavioural:Solution focus – seeks to determine solutions which will supply to client and/or enhance relationships and ways of workingPartner management – Ability to build and handle relationships with key business and HR partners. Developing partnering, basic consultancy skills and a ‘coach approach’ to build trust. Is building and applying skills in active listening, influencing and communicationEye for business & customer focus– keeps up to date with internal and external context, seeks to understand the relationship between their activity and the BP business strategy and drivers, and seeks to consider the commercial implications of HR decisions and actions. Aware that HR is an enabler of the business and seeks to ensure HR solutions lead to enhanced business effectiveness and results. Puts the customer/business at the heart of all recommendationsTechnical:HR Administration experience and associated systems Experienced knowledge of Payroll systemsNumeracy & analytical thinking – able to quickly and effectively analyse system generated data to provide insights (talent, reward, performance) and assimilate data and information from a range of sources to advise business insightsProficient in using MS Office/Office365 applicationAbility to optimally multitask and prioritise work in a demanding business environment to ensure goals and deadlines are metRisk Management – able to handle less sophisticated ER/IR cases responsibly, identifying, pre-empting and mitigating risk. Knows when to seek coaching and advice from senior colleagues/legalDesirable ExperienceFoundational knowledge of SAPFoundational knowledge of WorkdayFoundational knowledge of CRM systemsA continuous improvement approach; seeking simple, ‘best fit’ solutions to challenges.Ability to coach other team members and support the distribution of team’s workload.Key Relationships Internal: P&C, I&E, O&A colleagues, employees, managersTravel RequirementUp to 10% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Customer service delivery excellence, Customer Service Design, Data Management, Decision Making, Developing and implementing strategy, Discovered resource estimation and assurance, Employee and labour relations, Extract, Global Perspective, Information Security, Leading transformation, Management Reporting, Managing change, Managing strategic partnerships, Measurement and metrics, Organizational Knowledge, Performance and planning, Problem Solving, Project and programme management {+ 5 more}Legal Disclaimer:We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Created: 2025-09-18