Payroll Analyst

Overview

HAYS is a global leader in recruitment and workforce solutions, renowned for connecting talented professionals with reputable organizations across various industries. With a strong presence in multiple countries, HAYS specializes in providing tailored staffing solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Committed to excellence and integrity, HAYS prides itself on fostering long-term relationships and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates.

The company's expertise spans multiple sectors including finance, technology, healthcare, engineering, and more, ensuring a diverse and dynamic work environment.

HAYS is currently seeking a Temporary Payroll Analyst to join their client s Payroll Department for a period of three months. This role offers an excellent opportunity for payroll professionals or individuals with strong analytical, compliance, or data handling skills to contribute to a busy and well-established organization. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency through meticulous data review and transactional processing.

The position is designed to support the payroll team in managing complex pay queries, statutory deductions, and timely submission of statutory returns. The role provides a flexible working pattern, with two days per week in the Bradford office and the remaining days working remotely, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

The ideal candidate should possess relevant experience in payroll, finance, compliance, or data analysis. Strong problem-solving skills combined with excellent attention to detail are essential for success in this role. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication skills to handle sensitive queries professionally and confidently. Experience with payroll transactional processing, statutory deductions, and statutory returns is highly desirable. Additionally, proficiency in data management and analytical tools will be advantageous.

A proactive approach, ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to accuracy are key attributes for prospective applicants.

• Review payroll data and transactions meticulously to identify errors, anomalies, and inconsistencies, ensuring data integrity.
• Resolve complex pay queries, enquiries, issues, and complaints efficiently, escalating issues when necessary to ensure prompt resolution.
• Complete payroll transactional processing with precision and within designated time frames to maintain payroll accuracy.
• Support the management of payroll credit transfers and emergency CHAPS payments, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Ensure that statutory deductions are correctly applied, calculated, and accurately reflected in payroll records.
• Produce and dispatch statutory returns, including those related to taxable benefits, within prescribed deadlines to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

This temporary role offers a supportive and collaborative working environment with the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Candidates will gain valuable experience working within a reputable organization and develop their payroll and analytical skills further. The position provides an opportunity to enhance professional expertise in payroll compliance and transactional processing, all within a dynamic team setting. Additionally, being part of a well-established organization like HAYS can open doors to future career opportunities and networking within the industry.

HAYS is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing an environment where all employees and applicants are treated fairly and with respect. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that promotes equality, inclusion, and fairness for everyone.