We are a direct supplier to a global defence client that is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst who will work as a part of a dynamic team, based in Bristol.

The successful Payroll Analyst will represent Payroll and Timekeeping and support payroll-related activities for different country payrolls in Europe (a high focus will be on the UK payroll).

In addition, our client is partnering with an external payroll vendor and the selected candidate will partner with the vendor to ensure all employees are properly and timely paid.

Responsibilities:

Partners with the Payroll provider and other client's organizations to ensure correct information is provided for their use in calculating pay. Validates complex payroll data received from Payroll providers to ensure quality and timely output for employees. Prepares complex payroll and timekeeping management reports. Analyses and helps interpret sophisticated, policies, and payroll per in-country regulatory requirements. Oversees payroll and timekeeping implementations at new business locations. Supports cross-functional teams to enhance existing payroll and timekeeping processes and tools. Addresses employee inquiries. Ensures system compliance by improving internal controls, guidelines to regulatory requirements. Teams with other client's organizations (eg Human Resources, Compensation and Benefits, Business Support Managers in region) to address and support cross - organizational payroll process. Serves as organizational point of contact for special projects.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

5+ years of relevant work experience in an International payroll environment (including UK payroll experience). Strong written and oral communication in English. Proficiency in Excel. Analytical Skills Experience working with Workday and different timekeeping tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent communication & collaboration skills. Critical thinking skills

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent.

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