Payroll and Benefits Analyst

Adaptable Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well established Liverpool based organisation who is looking to recruit a high calibre Payroll and Benefits Analyst.

Salary and Benefits:

• £35,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Hybrid working model in place
• Free parking on site

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Managing end-to-end monthly payroll processing
• Manage statutory payments (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.), RTI returns, P11Ds, and year-end reporting
• Ensure compliance and develop a comprehensive knowledge of payroll, benefits taxation, pension, and data protection legislation and keep up to date with developments accordingly
• Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly utilising pre payroll reconciliation reports, preparatory pre and payroll and benefits audit checks in order to gain authorisation to proceed to payment
• Preparing reports and data analysis ensuring data is accurate
• Perform payroll and benefits system testing and contribute ideas to improving the functionality and performance of the system
• Develop advanced SAP Success Factors skills and act as a Super-User in providing guidance and support to other team members
• Managing relationships with benefits and systems providers
• Preparing and validating payroll data including bonuses, one off payments and expenses
• Involvement in project work to improve and develop systems, processes and procedures and to deliver improvement initiatives to the organisation
• Maintaining accurate records, SOPs and systems
• Administering employee benefits and responding to payroll and benefits queries
• Provide expert advice within the organisation and externally, where required
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, to ensure compliance with policy, procedures and statutory requirements at all times
• Produce total reward statements and support pay, benefits and reward policy development
• Supporting employee engagement through delivering effective customer service and support
• Drive awareness of payroll, benefits and reward frameworks across the organisation
• Operate in line with group wide policies including EHS and ED&I
• Any other responsibilities deemed suitable to the role and where trained to do so

Skills desired:

• CIPP qualification or commitment to work towards
• Strong understanding of UK payroll and benefits processes and statutory requirements
• Experience handling sensitive data and working with payroll and benefits systems with a commitment to confidentiality are essential
• Confident using Excel and highly organised
• Have the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Have a proactive and solutions driven mindset
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills