Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential

• High visual accuracy
• Good communication skills, to support with sensitive and critical personnel conversations
• Good organisational skills
• Strong technical aptitude with expertise in working with HR Information systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is also required, particularly Excel, Share point and One Drive
• Good verbal and written communication skills to include telephone technique
• Intermediate/advanced Numeracy
• Basic payroll knowledge including standard terminology

Desirable Requirements:

• Procedures relevant to Payroll and HR
• Health & Safety requirements
• Security procedures
• HR Knowledge
• Good working knowledge of the following systems: ProMark, Workday, Service Now

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returne

JOB PURPOSE:

We are seeking a HR & Payroll coordinator to work as part of our shared services Team. In this pivotal role, you will manage key HR and Time & Attendance (T&A) functions, ensuring our team members receive accurate and timely payments. You will also maintain essential employee data and provide expert advice on HR policies, contributing to a supportive workplace culture.
This role is based on our Croydon Site reporting to the Regional Team Manager. Weekly hours are 37.5 Monday to Friday with hybrid working (office working required at least 3 times per week).
Salary: £26,500 - £29,000 per annum.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Monitor and control people leader approvals of overtime and absence including inputting annual leave & absence into the T&A system (once approved by management) for all team members.
• Calculate and control sickness absence payments for all team members ensuring Company Sick Pay is applied as per entitlement and policy and Statutory Sick Pay is applied as per HMRC legislation.
• Assist in the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing paperwork, obtaining references, and ensuring a seamless integration into the company.
• To calculate and control final payments for leavers ensuring the HR & T&A systems are maintained and updated accurately for all team members ensuring any overpayment/underpayment process ensuring production of letters and all documentation is processed as per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Utilise Workday and Promark in a timely manner to process team member data changes as well as paperwork completed for Payroll.
• Verify first and second payroll run and make any necessary amendments within set deadlines. Identification of any payroll errors ensuring appropriate action is taken in a timely manner
• Ensure all employee information is securely filed and access to personnel data is strictly controlled.
• Respond to requests for data from internal and external sources ensuing that all SLA’s are met in accordance with Service Now guidelines
• Train and maintain standards for a back up HR & Payroll Coordinator to cover payroll in their absence (where applicable)
• Support with DSARS and ensuring that they are completed in line with legislation.
• Weekly production of the Service Centre Labour Cost Report ensuring timely distribution to relevant Managers.
• Prepare and run weekly transmission data adhering to set deadlines.
• Produce all payroll reports that are required on a weekly/monthly basis ensuring deadlines are met
• Provides 1st level employee relations advice, for example maternity rights; holiday entitlements; sickness and absence management and flexible working requests. Directing people leaders to correct policies on intranet. Identifies more complex cases and escalates appropriately.
• Collaborate closely with other members of the shared service team to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality HR services and adhering to strict SLA’s and processes
• Other ad hoc duties will be expected of the job holder, to include HR related tasks (note taking, drafting letters for management), managing the National Insurance Jobs portal and Comms Champ.
  This role includes working closely with the on site Management Team, central payroll team, and other teams within and outside of the Service Centre.
  Role holder will be required to undertake CIPD Level 3 Apprenticeship (compensated by company)
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