Job Title: Payroll Analyst (Part-Time, Temporary)
Contract: 6-Month Minimum (Possible Extension)
Schedule: 4 Days per Week
Location: Cannon Street, London
Hourly Rate: £16-18per hour
Working Pattern: 3 Days Remote, 1 Day Office-Based (flexibility needed for meetings)
Hours: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Analyst / Administrator to join a busy HR and Payroll team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone looking to work part-time with flexibility and contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and check all variable payroll data in iTrent (HR system) and Darwin (benefits platform) for starters, leavers, and employee changes.
* Ensure all payroll process checks and validation procedures are followed each month.
* Conduct ongoing audits and analysis of payroll reports, including ledger postings, starter/leaver checks, and ensuring compliance with tax and award regulations.
* Process and verify P45s, tax code changes, absence adjustments, KIT day payments, NMW checks, PSA reports, and bonus imports.
* Provide international payroll information where required.
* Support timely resolution of payroll and pay-related queries.
* Assist with Year End tasks such as compiling data for P11D, P60s, and PAYE settlements in collaboration with the outsourced provider.
* Support HR initiatives, such as new service rollouts, system upgrades, and process improvements.
* Handle confidential data in line with strict data security protocols.
* Collaborate with the HR Service Desk and Systems team to maintain accurate payroll and employee data.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Proven experience in payroll administration or analysis.
* Payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) preferred but not essential.
* Confident IT user with understanding of payroll and benefits systems (iTrent experience a bonus).
* Strong attention to detail, analytical and numeracy skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication.
* Ability to create and update policies and procedures.
* Approachable, customer-focused style and ability to work to tight deadlines.