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
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Managing end-to-end monthly payroll processing
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Manage statutory payments (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.), RTI returns, P11Ds, and year-end reporting
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Ensure compliance and develop a comprehensive knowledge of payroll, benefits taxation, pension, and data protection legislation and keep up to date with developments accordingly
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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
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Preparing reports and data analysis ensuring data is accurate
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Perform payroll and benefits system testing and contribute ideas to improving the functionality and performance of the system
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Develop advanced SAP Success Factors skills and act as a Super-User in providing guidance and support to other team members
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Managing relationships with benefits and systems providers
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Preparing and validating payroll data including bonuses, one off payments and expenses
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Involvement in project work to improve and develop systems, processes and procedures and to deliver improvement initiatives to the organisation
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Maintaining accurate records, SOPs and systems
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Administering employee benefits and responding to payroll and benefits queries
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Provide expert advice within the organisation and externally, where required
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Liaise with internal and external auditors, to ensure compliance with policy, procedures and statutory requirements at all times
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Produce total reward statements and support pay, benefits and reward policy development
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Supporting employee engagement through delivering effective customer service and support
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Drive awareness of payroll, benefits and reward frameworks across the organisation
- Operate in line with group wide policies including EHS and ED&I
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Any other responsibilities deemed suitable to the role and where trained to do so
Skills desired
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CIPP qualification or commitment to work towards
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Strong understanding of UK payroll and benefits processes and statutory requirements
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Experience handling sensitive data and working with payroll and benefits systems with a commitment to confidentiality are essential.
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Confident using excel and highly organised
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Have the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Strong communication and influencing skills
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Have a proactive and solutions driven mindset
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High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
