Senior Payroll Analyst - UK & Ireland
Location: Enderby, Leicester
Contract: 6-9 months
Target start date: Immediate
CBSbutler is recruiting an experienced Senior Payroll Analyst for an urgent contract opportunity supporting UK and Ireland payroll operations.
You'll oversee accurate, timely monthly payroll delivery, coordinate day-to-day team activities and work closely with HR, Finance and payroll providers. The role also offers involvement in local and global projects to improve payroll processes and systems.
Key responsibilities
Oversee monthly UK and Ireland payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
Manage expatriate and modified payroll, including hypothetical tax arrangements.
Support executive compensation activities, including restricted stock unit (RSU) tax calculations.
Prepare payroll reports, journals and reconciliations, supporting internal and external audits.
Coordinate daily team activities and provide guidance on payroll queries.
Manage relationships with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders.
Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes and service delivery.
What we're looking for
Strong experience delivering UK and Ireland payroll, with a thorough understanding of relevant legislation and statutory obligations.
A Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) qualification.
Experience using payroll systems such as Workday, SAP, ADP or local payroll platforms.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas and reconciliations.
Excellent numerical accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.
A strong commitment to confidentiality and data protection.
Experience working with external payroll providers would be advantageous.
Available immediately? Apply with your CV as soon as possible, highlighting your UK and Ireland payroll experience and earliest start date
