PAYROLL & BENEFITS ANALYST Our client, a Major Oil and Gas Operator in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Analyst in Aberdeen. It is a 6 Month PAYE contract role with a hybrid working system in place. Description: Purpose of Role: To provide general human resources administrative and analytical support including providing accurate and confidential data/communication in support of compensation and benefits activities within UKBU Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence: Support the day-to-day administration of UKBU employee benefits Focal point for the data within UK benefits portal and its provider ensuring quality of service - supported by Senior Manager - Total Reward. Attend fortnightly meetings, updating action trackers and support the data transfer. Manage the reward and payroll shared inboxes and act as an initial focal point for general reward and payroll queries Support the Senior Payroll Adviser in monthly and year-end payroll processing including checking and supporting analysis Support the Senior Reward Adviser with compensation activities, including recruitment, benefits admin, benchmarking, compensation cycles, leavers calculations Coordinate the pension governance meetings and financial wellbeing calendar activities Review and formally document reward processes, working with relevant stakeholders for their input. Work with HR Operations Teams and Payroll to support the absence management process Acting as a focal point for any administration associated with all benefits plans including requisitions, invoicing and approvals Maintain and proactively update HR Connect and the employee benefits portal Conduct regular data audits of HRIS in conjunction with Data Analyst team to ensure reward data is accurate Support preparation of reward and benefits data analytics/dashboards and reporting Provide general HR support to the Reward team Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by your line manager Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.: Demonstrable experience working in HR Highly organised, numerate, with demonstrable problem-solving skills A high level of integrity, ethics, with strong attention to detail Must have the highest level of good judgment and be able to deal with matters that have the highest confidentiality level Ability to work to challenging targets and deadlines and to deliver when under pressure whilst remaining calm and professional Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, and the ability to deal confidently and professionally with all stakeholders Self-motivated and able to demonstrate a positive and "can-do" attitude IT literate with knowledge of, and ability to competently use HR systems and all other internal systems and databases. Knowledge of SuccessFactors or an equivalent SAP HRIS would be advantageous Must be advanced level in Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Able to produce data analytics from Excel using formulas and pivot tables Office Safety Induction Awareness of Safety and Environmental Critical Roles Introduction to Senior Management