Country Payroll Specialist Sr

Entity:

People & Culture

Job Family Group:

HR Group

Job Summary:

At bp, we're reimagining energy for people and our planet. With operations working across almost every part of the energy system, we're leading the way in reducing carbon emissions and developing more sustainable methods for solving the energy challenge.

We're a team with varied strengths of engineers, scientists, traders and business professionals determined to find answers to problems. But we know we can't do it alone. We're looking for people who share our passion for reinvention to bring a fresh opinion, ambition, and to challenge our thinking in our goal to achieve net zero!

Job Description:

Role Synopsis:

The purpose of the 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. It also provides payroll transactional and inquires' support.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepares and monitors payroll data ensuring processes and data are in place for payroll processing per local country requirements and regulations.
• Works 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.
• Participate on start of year and end of year payroll activities.
• Supports audits and regulatory requests for payroll data and responds to and processes requests for changes to Payroll data.
• Monitors payroll input data quality (e.g. rewards, performance, time and attendance etc.) and process payroll impacts.
• Provides subject matter knowledge in payroll processes and end to end payroll delivery for their country.
• Identify, raise and apply continuous improvements to area of expertise.
• Support projects related to system releases, local policies and processes changes, and local continuous improvements initiatives.
• Support, as requested, Finance, Tax and Payroll teams on policy changes, state regulations documentation and company initiatives.

Crucial Education:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent education.

Crucial Experience and Job Requirements:

• Actively working to develop capability in line with P&C capability framework, with an equal blend of EQ, IQ and drive. Technical Capability
• Demonstrated ability to administer P&C systems and processes efficiently and effectively, for payroll area / process, including the understanding of legal, fiscal and regulatory requirements.
• Deep knowledge of Payroll systems.
• Digital fluency
• Numeracy & analytical thinking
• Proficient in using MS Office/Office365 application.
• Risk Management Business Capability
• Solutions focus
• Relationship management
• Eye for business & customer focus Leadership & EQ Capability
• Proven ability to skilfully navigate a tiered support model.
• Able to provide a level of support to bp employees who have restricted access to service channels due to technology or language limitations.
• Knows when to seek support from other subject matter experts.
• Is continually enhancing self-awareness and actively seeks input from others on impact and effectiveness.
• Applies judgment and common sense - able to use insight and good judgement to advise actions taken and ensure solutions are pragmatic.
• Acts with integrity; being dedicated to the bp values of Safety, Respect, Excellence, Courage and One Team in every interaction. Desirable Criteria:
• Knowledge of hire to retire end to end processes.
• Knowledge of CRM systems, including Salesforce.
• Proficient in using MS Office and Teams.
• Proficiency in using payroll systems such as ADP Global View.
• Foundational knowledge of Reporting and Data.
• Foundational knowledge of P&C Systems such as Workday.
• A continuous improvement approach; seeking simple, 'best fit' solutions to challenges.

Considering Joining our team?

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. bp is committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, and more!

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.

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.

At bp, we're reimagining energy for people and our planet. With operations working across almost every part of the energy system, we're leading the way in reducing carbon emissions and developing more sustainable methods for solving the energy challenge. We're a team with varied strengths of engineers, scientists, traders and business professionals determined to find answers to problems. But we know we can't do it alone. We're looking for people who share our passion for reinvention to bring a fresh opinion, ambition, and to challenge our thinking in our goal to achieve net zero!