Payroll And Systems Analyst

Our client is looking for a Payroll and Systems Analyst for a contract position, located in Aberdeen (Hybrid Working)

Role

• An integral part of the HR Operations Team supporting the HR Operations Manager with the delivery of the UK payroll, management of Workday, management of invoices in SAP and supporting a busy and high-performing team. Working on HR Projects that focus on payroll, reward & benefits, HRIS and more, taking the lead on some and as a team member on others, contributes to the efficient running of HR operations.
• Operating to the highest standard of analysis and interpretation of data, provide accurate and timely HR data and insights ensuring it is easily understood by others. Provide professional advice to managers, employees and the broader HR team and support the management of the company payrolls, HRIS, reward, benefits and HR operations across the UK and the Netherlands.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the HR Operations Manager, working closely with the broader HR team and senior managers to deliver regular/monthly reporting and MI requirements, whether from Workday or Payroll or combined, and build/deliver these reports, managing prioritisation with all stakeholders.  Includes but not limited to – monthly headcount, weekly expenses, absence and payroll MI, and resourcing/talent reporting.
• Proactively identify, plan and execute continuous improvement projects to implement efficiencies in processes - ensuring key stakeholders are involved and updates are cascaded.
• Focal point for processing of payrolls in the UK, ensure all monthly changes are processed accurately and efficiently and communicated as needed. Deal with payroll queries, liaising with Finance and external providers as needed. 
• Deliver on Workday queries and requests, regular releases, mass uploads, production of organisation charts, etc. 
• Assess Workday system functionality and actively participate in project life cycles: requirements gathering, configuration, testing, training, deployment and change management.
• Manage regular data audits to ensure employee data, systems and benefit portals are kept up to date at all times.
• Actively pursue innovative initiatives and improvements in current processes
• Work across the team to ensure Reward and other Pipeline pages related to HR are kept up to date.  Responsible for ensuring HR pages on the BMS are up-to-date and is the SharePoint super-user for the team.
• Develop a relationship with the business including offshore/onshore operations, also managing the HR Inbox - provide day to day advice and guidance on HR systems, policies and procedures, escalating as needed.
• Support the annual reward and benefits processes, performance management, international assignments and long service awards processes. 
• Liaise with HR suppliers and providers as needed and reconcile monthly charges – managing the annual and monthly finance processes in SAP including PR/POs and budgeting.
• Provide HR operational support to HRLT with organisational projects including any restructuring, changes to T&Cs and other major change programs.  Be the conduit for systems, MI and payroll aspects of these projects.

Requirements

Competencies:

• Embeds company values and associated behaviours into their everyday work and interactions, continuously learning and developing associated competencies and behaviours.
• Great communication skills that informs/shares knowledge clearly and unambiguously and also implements and embeds change. Builds rapport and is able to influence in a constructive way / skilled at influencing decision makers on complex topics.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, within their team and across the organisation and externally as required. 
• Networks effectively internally and externally, creating an immediate, positive and credible impression on others. Leads other parties in conversations on the important issues and use persuasive contributions to influence change and action.

Key Technical Skills:

• Expert MS Excel skills, good general office IT skills and ability to learn new technology
• Good knowledge of Workday ideal
• Numerate, known for paying attention to detail, analytical and enjoys problem solving
• Good knowledge of managing payroll, including taxation and social security.

Education:

• Good high school/college education and may be studying for 3rd level or professional qualification

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years payroll that includes general HR & systems experience.