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