Entity:

People, Culture & Communications

Job Family Group:

HR Group

Job Description:

Summary:

BP's Compensation & Benefits team (C&B) plays a vital role in supporting BP’s strategic objectives by ensuring that compensation and benefits programs are designed to attract and retain the talent required to execute our business plans. The C&B team provides advice and guidance on all aspects of payroll and reward for employees across BP.
We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Tax Specialist who will be responsible for the end-to-end management of payroll taxes globally including handling relationships with external providers and advising internal collaborators. This role requires a strong understanding of global payroll processes and systems as well as experience working with multiple countries.
The successful candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience in Accountancy or equivalent along with tried experience within a large multinational organization in a similar role. Experience with Oracle Cloud HCM or other major payroll platforms is critical while experience with Workday would also be beneficial. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, and an ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely. You must have a proactive approach to problem solving, with good attention to detail and the ability to meet timelines.
You should have excellent analytical thinking and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Additionally, you need to be highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. If you have experience working with multiple countries and possess excellent interpersonal skills, then this could be your ideal opportunity!

Responsibilities:
• Respond to queries from various sources regarding payroll tax issues, including employee questions and manager requests.
• Maintain accurate records of payroll tax related data.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify potential solutions to complex payroll tax problems.
• Guarantee adherence with relevant legislation and regulations when addressing payroll tax issues.
• Provide support to senior staff members in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to payroll taxes.
• See opportunities for process improvements within the payroll tax function.
• Assist with training new staff members on payroll tax processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll tax services.
• Stay up-to-date on changes in payroll tax laws and regulations and provide recommendations for adapting internal processes accordingly.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred; Associates Degree with significant relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or human resources; additional experience in payroll taxes is advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under tight deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Shown experience in providing support to senior leadership.

Why join bp

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering 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, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Customer service delivery excellence, Customer Service Design, Data Management, Decision Making, Developing and implementing strategy, Discovered resource estimation and assurance, Employee and labour relations, Extract, Global Perspective, Information Security, Leading transformation, Management Reporting, Managing change, Managing strategic partnerships, Measurement and metrics, Organizational Knowledge, Performance and planning, Problem Solving, Project and programme management {+ 5 more}

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, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/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 adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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.