Payroll Admin - Robert Walters : Job Details

Salary: £130 PAYE

Location: London or Edinburgh (Mostly Remote)

Our client is seeking a meticulous and dedicated Payroll Analyst to join their Global Payroll Services team. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the timely and accurate payroll for international employees.

The successful candidate will be responsible for auditing data changes, processing payroll inputs, managing escalated queries, and assisting with various payroll projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive environment that values the unique qualities of its employees.

• Key role within the Global Payroll Services team
• Opportunity to work with international employees
• Inclusive and supportive work culture

What you'll do:

As a Payroll Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the smooth running of our client's global payroll services. You will be tasked with collating and preparing payroll change instructions, auditing data changes, processing payroll inputs, and managing escalated queries. Additionally, you will assist in maintaining payroll processing guides, preparing journal reports, and participating in various payroll projects. Your attention to detail, organisational skills, and commitment to customer service will be crucial in this role.

• Collate payroll change instructions from stakeholders via various interfaces and prepare them for submission.
• Ensure accurate data changes occur and are appropriately audited prior to payroll submittal.
• Process payroll input into system and maintain monthly checklists.
• Download reports for review and preparation of reconciliations.
• Manage escalated payroll queries within case management to ensure timely resolution.
• Assist with maintaining payroll processing guides and communication with other HR teams.
• Prepare payroll journal reporting.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and general payroll projects as needed.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Payroll Analyst position brings a wealth of experience in similar roles. You possess basic finance knowledge along with strong organisational skills. Your keen eye for detail coupled with your excellent customer service skills makes you stand out. You have a basic understanding of Excel which enables you to effectively collate and compare data sets. Previous accounting experience or experience in an HR service/contact centre supporting HR, payroll or benefits would be advantageous. Familiarity with Workday payroll, ADP iHCM, and Papaya Global systems would also be beneficial.

• At least one year of experience in a similar role is required.
• Basic finance knowledge is essential.
• Strong organisational skills are necessary.
• Good attention to detail is crucial.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Basic understanding of excel skills with ability to collate and compare data sets is needed.
• Accounting experience would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in HR service/contact center supporting HR, payroll and/or benefits would be beneficial.
• Experience with Workday payroll, ADP iHCM and papaya Global systems would be preferred.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is not just in the business of providing financial services, but also in helping their employees reach their true potential. They embrace an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates the unique qualities of their employees. They reward the contributions of their talented, passionate employees and care about their community. This is a company that values its people as much as its clients.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today!

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