Payroll Assistant

The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

KLA is well known for its high-performing business model which routinely produces significant profit margins and revenue. Key to supporting KLA business is the finance team that partners with corporate and global business organizations to provide expertise and guidance for developing and executing sound business models and practices. The Finance organization consists of operations and corporate finance teams. The operations finance team influences business decisions by gathering the best available operations information, distilling it and making recommendations to our management team on the best course of action. The corporate team provides a broad range of services, such as financial planning, corporate accounting, tax, industry analysis and benchmarking, internal audits, SEC reporting and merger and acquisition support.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Working with an established Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will be part of the process of ensuring monthly payroll for both the UK and Ireland employee groups is successfully completed, as well as looking to improve automation and increase efficiencies around this process.

The candidate will be responsible for collating data from multiple sources, and creating the monthly payroll templates and final reporting packs, seeking approvals from the key stakeholders, and ensuring payments are made on a timely basis to our payroll providers. There is scope for further automation of processes within this role, so a familiarity with Excel templates would be advantageous.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Collating various outputs to prepare monthly payroll reports for both UK and Ireland
• Preparing calculations for shift allowances and overtime
• Recording new employee data in both internal systems and with our external payroll provider
• Processing the impact of new joiners / leavers on monthly payroll
• Submitting reports to various key stakeholders for approval, and liaising with external payroll providers to ensure accuracy of reports
• Answering payroll related queries from employees of both UK and Ireland
• Liaising with our HR team where necessary on matters such as new joiners / leavers / sick pay / parental leave etc.
• Performing wider general accounting duties when required.

For this role, beneficial skills and proficiencies include:

• Prior experience with payroll processing in a large organization
• Knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, SMP, SPP etc.
• Excel skills around template building
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential data with care

What we will offer you?

KLA's benefits package includes:

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme and life assurance!

Minimum Qualifications

Related experience processing Payroll within a large multi-national group

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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