Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
The Opportunity
Our client, a well-established organisation with a busy Payroll Department, is seeking a Payroll Analyst / Commissions Analyst to join their team on an interim basis until the end of Dec 2026 with a potential extension to April 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for payroll professionals or analytically minded individuals with experience in compliance, finance, or data analysis. You'll be joining a supportive environment where accuracy, problem-solving, and collaboration are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Review payroll data and transactions to identify errors, anomalies, and inconsistencies.
- Resolve complex pay queries, enquiries, issues, and complaints, escalating where appropriate.
- Complete payroll transactional processing with precision and timeliness.
- Support the management of payroll credit transfers and emergency CHAPS payments.
- Ensure statutory deductions are correctly applied and accounted for.
- Produce and dispatch statutory returns, including those for taxable benefits, within deadlines.
Candidate Profile
We are keen to hear from candidates who bring:
- Payroll experience or strong analytical/compliance/data-handling skills.
- Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills to manage sensitive queries effectively.
- The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Working Pattern
- 2 days per week in the Leeds office (flexible days, Monday WFH).
- Remaining days home-based, offering flexibility and balance.
What you need to do now
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