Payroll Analyst

You will support the Payroll & Benefits Director in delivering accurate, timely and compliant payrolls to our European population, covering critical administrative and analytical tasks. You will work autonomously to address employee queries in relation to pay and escort any issues appropriately. You will have operational responsibility for designated payrolls and liaise with internal and external auditors to demonstrate compliance with established controls. You will explore opportunities to achieve efficiencies, including system capabilities and assist with departmental payroll projects.

Responsibilities

• End to end processing of UK and EMEA payrolls (i.e. UK, Ireland, Jersey, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland & Dubai), with a combined total of approx. 1,300 employees; to take responsibility for all aspects of the payroll cycle from data collation, input, reconciliations to payment of tax and social security contributions.
• Liaising closely with HRIS and HRBP teams to ensure data is received in line with established payroll formats and deadlines.
• To be the primary point of contact for general employee queries in relation to designated payrolls.
• Maintaining and updating departmental payroll procedures per geography.
• Processing payrolled benefits in kind and preparing P11Ds where there is still a requirement.
• Calculating tax withholding rates on restricted stock units and processing through payroll.
• Preparing payroll data in readiness for internal and external audits.
• Providing cover for other team members as required.
• Assisting with payroll related projects e.g. new system implementation.
• Work to continuously improve and streamline our payroll processes without compromising accuracy.
• Responsible for ensuring that the company is compliant with all relevant statutory obligations and corporate procedures relating to payroll processing; identifying any issues of concern and escalating appropriately to the Payroll & Benefits Manager.
• Co-ordinate all benefits related paperwork including invoice management and administration relating to legacy benefit schemes resulting from acquisitions.
• Manage joiners and leavers administration (e.g. childcare vouchers, cycle to work, gym membership, GAYE, private medical insurance, risk benefits).
• Accurately calculate benefit in kind cash equivalent values and voluntary deductions for payroll processing.
• Deliver benefits inductions to eligible employees.
• Responsible for writing and regularly reviewing and updating benefits handbooks per geography.
• Act as a primary point of contact for employee benefits queries.
• Support HR business partners by answering all benefits and pensions related questions.
• Assist with the management of benefits renewals with external vendors in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner.
• Assist with the regular review and analysis of benefits provision compared to best practice in each respective market to ensure we remain competitive, and make recommendations for improvement and enhancement.
• Responsible for ensuring that the company is compliant with all relevant statutory obligations relating to benefits and pension provision throughout Europe.

Knowledge And Experience

• Experienced payroll advisor who has had exposure to a range of aspects of payroll processing and management.
• Ability to perform manual UK gross to net calculations and good understanding of how tax codes operate.
• Solid experience in EMEA payrolls.
• Good up to date knowledge and understanding of HMRC/pensions legislation.
• Competent in using commercial payroll software and liaising with external payroll vendors.
• Advanced excel skills i.e. Vlookup function, pivot tables.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organised and methodical working style with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Discretion in handling confidential data.
• Confident in dealing with internal and external stakeholders, including payroll vendors, HMRC and employees at all levels.
• Ability and willingness to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.

Preferred Knowledge And Experience

• Experience of using Oracle Fusion Cloud.
• Experience gained in financial services or professional services environment.