Payroll Officer (FTC) at NAVANTIA UK

Methil, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll processing, HMRC portal, Statutory legislation compliance, Group policies, Pension administration, Auto Enrolment, RTI submissions, SSP calculation, SMP calculation, SPP calculation, Holiday payments, DEAs processing, CSA processing, Time and attendance systems, Excel, Payroll systems

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

Company Description Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK. Job Description Responsibilities for all aspects of preparation, processing and end to end administration of your allocated payrolls. To ensure the payroll system and procedures are updated in line with changes to terms and conditions of employment and business needs. To accurately process the fortnightly and monthly payroll for all employees to the required deadlines. Import tax codes and student loan changes through the HMRC portal. Ensure compliance to both statutory legislation and Group policies and procedures. Ensure that all pension administration including Auto Enrolment processes are carried out in an accurate and timely manner. Keep up to date with processes and procedures relating to Auto Enrolment and pension schemes. To make the necessary returns to Government departments eg: HMRC, DWP, including RTI submissions. Calculating of sickness, parental leave and associated statutory payments ((SSP, SMP, SPP etc). Calculating of holiday payments and updating/maintaining holiday calculation spreadsheet. To ensure correct payroll deductions are made on a fortnightly/monthly basis (DEAs, CSA etc) and details of payments required are sent to Finance Dept. To ensure the effective operation between time and attendance, payroll, HR and other departments at all times. Ensures all relevant documents are filed and stored appropriately in accordance with internal policy or external regulation. Provide assistance during audits. Qualifications Experience in a similar role Strong excel skills Previous experience using payroll systems Additional Information On offer 4 - 5 month FTC Competitive salary Company pension Life Assurance We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed. If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you. We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination. We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance. If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you. Location: Methil Department: Human Resources Employment Type: Fixed Term

Responsibilities

The role involves end-to-end administration, preparation, and processing for allocated payrolls, ensuring accurate fortnightly and monthly processing for all employees by required deadlines. Responsibilities also include managing statutory compliance, pension administration like Auto Enrolment, and making necessary returns to government departments such as HMRC.