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 £35000 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