* Senior SAP Payroll Analyst
* Location - Hatfield (3 days p/ week)
* Salary - £55k
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for full-cycle, complex payroll processing and associated tasks, including:
Payroll Operations
* Managing end-to-end payroll for complex payrolls, ensuring legal compliance (especially with UK tax and employment law).
* Monitoring and recording company benefits to meet legal standards.
* Handling parental leave, Sharesave schemes, payrolled benefits, overtime, etc.
* Producing payroll reports and management info, using advanced Excel.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Liaising with HR, Finance, Reward teams, and external providers to maintain data integrity and solve queries.
* Acting as escalation point for payroll issues and mentoring junior team members.
* Managing employee payroll-related queries.
Compliance & Audits
* Supporting or leading payroll audits and year-end tasks (e.g., P60s, P11Ds, HMRC submissions).
* Ensuring up-to-date knowledge of legal changes affecting payroll.
System & Process Improvements
* Using SAP Payroll systems effectively, assisting with system improvements and legal patch testing.
* Prioritizing daily/weekly tasks to meet SLAs.
* Driving process improvement, automation, and payroll system efficiency.
* Supporting global mobility team with overseas assignments.
* Managing year-end processes and setup for the new tax year.
Experience & Skills
* Proven senior-level payroll experience (ideally in a large or complex organization).
* In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation (international payroll a bonus).
* Proficient in SAP Payroll – this is a must-have.
* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving mindset.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
* CIPP qualification (or currently studying towards it) is desirable.