Payroll Analyst (office based Cityof London)

Payroll Analyst (office based City of London)

Date: 3 Aug 2023

Sector: HUMAN RESOURCES

Type: Permanent

Location: London

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum

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Ref: db45676

Overview

Our client is a global financial market trading company. We are looking for a Compensation / Payroll and Benefits Officer to support a Compensation and Benefits Manager and a small team. This is an office based role in the City of London.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class administrative support to the payroll team, supporting across payroll, compensation, and benefits activities.
• Responsible for overseas payrolls in Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands (all outsourced).
• Reconcile payroll data from overseas offices.
• Support the payroll manager on three in-house UK payrolls (headcount 800).
• Data entry for new starters, leavers and transfers.
• Produce statutory calculations - Tax, NI, SMP, SSP.
• Administer benefits (new starters, leavers, transfers) and reconcile membership data.
• Liaise with HMRC and third-party benefits providers.
• Create and manipulate payroll reports.
• Respond to annual audit requests.
• Act as a point of contact for the payroll team, escalating complex queries.
• Run payroll end to end including RTI submissions.
• Assist with Year End P60s and P11Ds.
• Perform additional ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ResourceLink Payroll system is preferable.
• Experience in payroll administration.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise a high level of discretion.
• Strong problem solving and judgment skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with reviewing payroll, reports and HR systems.
• Proactive and able to ensure all deadlines are met.