The Opportunity
Our client, a well-established organisation with a busy Payroll Department, is seeking a Payroll Analyst / Analyst to join their team on a temporary 3-month basis. This is an excellent opportunity for payroll professionals or analytically minded individuals with experience in compliance, finance, or data analysis. You'll be joining a supportive environment where accuracy, problem-solving, and collaboration are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
* Review payroll data and transactions to identify errors, anomalies, and inconsistencies.
* Resolve complex pay queries, enquiries, issues, and complaints, escalating where appropriate.
* Complete payroll transactional processing with precision and timeliness.
* Support the management of payroll credit transfers and emergency CHAPS payments.
* Ensure statutory deductions are correctly applied and accounted for.
* Produce and dispatch statutory returns, including those for taxable benefits, within deadlines.
Candidate Profile
We are keen to hear from candidates who bring:
* Payroll experience or strong analytical/compliance/data-handling skills.
* Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills to manage sensitive queries effectively.
* The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Working Pattern
1. 2 days per...