Senior Payroll Analyst, Pernod Ricard
Fixed Term Contract 12 Months
Wine and spirit seller
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Wine and spirit seller
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the magic of human connection by bringing Good Times from a Good Place.
Role
Who you are
- Ideally 5+ years' experience in UK and expatriate payroll, with a strong understanding of relevant payroll legislation
- Good working knowledge of computerised payroll systems is essential - experience with the PeopleSoft payroll system is desirable but not essential
- Strong knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to PAYE, National Insurance, SSP, SMP, Court Orders, Student Loans, and other statutory deductions
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritise workloads, and use initiative to resolve issues
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Knowledge of relocation taxation, equity taxation, and associated payroll processing requirements
What the job involves
- As the Senior Payroll Analyst, you will perform key payroll management duties, such as running and auditing the monthly payroll processes, ensuring the accuracy of each payroll cycle, calculating back payments and pay adjustments, supporting the continuous improvement of the payroll processes and procedures, coaching, and mentoring junior members of the payroll team
- You will report to and work closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure that the company’s payroll processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant with required regulations
- Be involved in critical payroll project work, and you will also cooperate daily with the wider HR department and other internal teams as required in order to update and verify employee records regarding payroll, time sheets, benefits, and taxes
- Own the end-to-end payroll process, including preparation, input, processing, and reconciliation of multiple UK payrolls, including modified expatriate payrolls
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory and tax authorities, including year-end reporting requirements
- Liaise with external payroll providers
- Play a key role in projects aimed at streamlining and automating payroll processes
- Assist with payroll-related administrative duties
- Prepare and upload pension reports, ensuring pension payments are accurate and made on time
- Assist with year-end statutory returns
- Ensure all payments and statutory reporting to HMRC, Social Security authorities, pension providers, and other relevant bodies are reconciled and completed accurately and on time
- Liaise with key stakeholders, including Finance (to resolve accounting issues), the Reward Team (to support the rollout of new benefit programmes), the Internal Tax Team, and the Payroll Manager to ensure alignment with internal best practices
- Support the monthly HMRC and year-end tax review and validation process
- Respond to employee payroll queries within agreed SLAs
- Assist with internal and external payroll audit activities
- Report annual RSU awards, stock options, and grants through payroll, and reconcile these to source documentation provided by the Equity Team
- Work with internal stakeholders, including Onboarding, HRIT, and HR Operations, to streamline processes and improve efficiency
- Liaise with tax authorities, pension and benefit providers, and other third parties as required
- Attend relevant meetings with the company's tax advisers
- Prepare information required by tax advisers to support expatriate tax return preparation and provide input on specific cases
- Prepare and manage applications and renewals for A1 certificates
- Identify expatriates requiring Class 2A National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and arrange the necessary payments
- Assist in the preparation of P11Ds, P60s, and P85s
- Prepare payroll reports for validation and authorisation
Application process
- End Date: October 30, 2026
Our take
Pernod Ricard is the French-founded, global wine and spirits group. Currently sitting as number two worldwide, the company has a clear goal to become the leader of its sector. Amongst its broad portfolio of brands includes Absolut, Beefeater, Jameson, Jacob’s Creek and Malibu.
Founded in 1975, the company has found international success with consistent growth across multiple markets. The company’s model has shifted to best accommodate this expansion, becoming a decentralised group. While the global organisation operates from Paris, this HQ respects the operational autonomy of its affiliates across the globe, meaning local customers’ needs are not only met but anticipated for maximum effect.
Pernod Ricard has plans to invest in anticipated growth categories. It has been active in portfolio management with Sovereign Brands, Código 1530 and Nocheluna, and has been reinforcing these partnerships to strengthen its US market exposure. This supports the further enhancement of its consumer-centric portfolio development, positioning it for continued success.
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Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
L'Europe, Paris, France
Leadership
Alexandre Ricard
(Chairman & CEO)Is the grandson to Pernod Ricard founder, Paul Ricard. Perviously served as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO for Pernod Ricard. Experience as Member of the Board of Directors for L'Oréal, M&A Consultant for Morgan Stanley, and Strategy Consultant in Accenture.
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