DB Group

DB Cargo UK is currently recruiting for a Payroll Specialist to join our HR department based at Doncaster on a 12 month fixed term contract.  

As a Payroll Specialist you’ll be part of the HR Shared Services team (HRSS) to provide a professional, high quality, timely, customer focused HRSS transactional service to key stakeholders and internal and external customers. 

Our HR function at DB Cargo UK is multifaceted. We have our Operational team who are field based and support line managers and employees directly with any employee relations matters. Our Shared Services team manage all transactional and administrational requirements including payroll; and our Talent Management function – responsible for the recruitment and development of our colleagues.

What will you be doing? 

Provision of day to day Payroll Services for DB Cargo UK internal and external companies, including the processing of variable claims, new starters, leavers, salary changes in line with the company policies. 

Utilisation of Workday (HRIS) to maintain employee pay information, answer queries and resolve problems from colleagues and the wider business.   

To manage an appropriate workload ensuring that all work is dealt with in a timely and accurate manner, escalating complex problems to the relevant HR colleague as required.  

To take ownership of any query and issues raised seeing it through to resolution and keeping the relevant manager and HR colleague informed where appropriate. 

To follow published internal and external procedures and work instructions where supplied, using appropriate judgement as to when to escalate issues to the relevant line manager/HR colleague, as well as appropriately challenging any requests for which deviate from standard procedures. 

Administration of the company Flexible Benefits Deductions (Cycle to Work, Child Care Vouchers, etc). 

Administration of the Company Pension Schemes and AVCs, including Automatic Enrolment. 

Recording and monitoring of Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity and Statutory Paternity pay Scheme etc. 

Processing of Voluntary Deductions (including: unions, gym, health scheme etc). 

Administration of the P11d reporting of the Company Benefits in Kind. 

Produce correspondence and reports to internal customers and third parties. 

Perform any necessary internal checks or audits on data ensuring that all transactional processes and the four eye principle is complied with. 

Working within and maintaining Payroll KPIs and reviewing processes to ensure activities are carried out in the most efficient, cost effective way. 

To maintain confidentiality in all matters, adhering to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) at all times.  

To appropriately challenge any requests for transactional processes made which deviate from standard procedures, taking corrective action or escalating to a line manager/HR Colleague as necessary.     

To support all areas of the business on a wider range of transactional Payroll activities, under the direction of the HR Shared Services Manager or HR Business Partner (Group and Shared Services) and in response to peaks and troughs of business activity.  

Any other reasonable duties that fall with the remit of the post as allocated by the line manager.  

What are we looking for?  

Proven experience as a Payroll Assistant or similar role within an accounting or HR environment.  

Working towards or already obtained your CIPP or relevant payroll qualification.  

Sound knowledge of statutory payroll information with the confidence to educate on these topics.  

Experience dealing with Benefits in Kind.  

Knowledge of pensions and the pension process.  

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.  

Knowledge and understanding of GDPR Legislation. 

Familiarity with Workday and ADP is advantageous.  

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.  

Experience with data entry and maintaining accurate records within an HRIS system.  

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise effectively with employees at all levels.  

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

What matters to you?  

Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include:  

We offer a starting salary of £27,919 per annum rising to £29,469 when competent within the role. 

35 hours per week 

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

** Hybrid working between our locations and your home, this is mutually agreeable between the business and employee – role dependent  

Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution – up to 10% employer contribution 

Free on-site parking  

EV charging at selected sites  

Health Cash Plan Available  

Cycle to work Scheme  

Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values 

Access to DB Learning world  

Annual pay reviews 

We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through.  

Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content 

We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme