Senior Payroll Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hungary, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Manage, prepare, review, and execute precise payroll processing for the UK.

• Compile, validate, and send payroll data to the external payroll provider in line with schedules and payroll calendars.

• Collaborate with the external payroll provider to track service level agreements (SLAs) and oversee payroll cycles.

• Assist with annual processes, payrolling benefits, salary sacrifice schemes, and system configurations.

• Serve as a primary contact for inquiries regarding employee compensation.

• Work alongside both internal and external Workforce Administration teams through case management systems to address escalations.

• Evaluate, document, and enhance payroll procedures.

• Utilize Excel/Google Sheets formulas and AI tools to promote automation, data validation, and ongoing improvement.

• Monitor case volumes, resolution metrics, and service-level performance.

• Comply with UK payroll regulations, tax laws, National Insurance standards, company policies, and the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.

• Complete mandatory compliance training punctually.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in UK Payroll Operations, either in-house or with a vendor.

• Extensive technical understanding of UK tax calculations.

• Familiarity with National Insurance (NI) standards.

• Experience with salary sacrifice schemes.

• Proficient in system and wage type setup.

• Knowledge of payroll project management.

• Practical experience with core HRIS, preferably Workday.

• Familiarity with case management platforms, ideally ServiceNow.

• Advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets formulas.

• Innovative mindset towards utilizing AI for automation, data validation, and precision.

• Proven skills in root-cause analysis and conflict resolution.

• Experience in customer-facing communication.

• Capability to perform well under pressure.

• Ability to foster partnerships across cross-functional teams.

• Flexibility to adjust priorities to accommodate changing business requirements.

• Commitment to adhering to UK payroll regulations, tax laws, National Insurance standards, company policies, and the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.

• Timely completion of mandatory compliance training.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: A salary and benefits package aligned with market standards, tailored to your experience.

• Work-Life Balance: Options for flexible work-from-home or remote environments.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare, wellness initiatives, and retirement plans.

• Growth & Development: Continuous learning opportunities and career progression within a global organization.