Payroll Analyst (FTC until Dec 2024)

Description:

Please note this role is fixed term contract, ending in December 2024***

SThree is delighted to announce that we are currently accepting applications for a Payroll Analyst for a fixed term contract. This position presents an excellent opportunity to join our team in a senior capacity, working with a global audience of stakeholders. Additionally, it offers the potential for growth within an international company.

The internal payroll team at SThree is responsible for paying over 3000 colleagues in 12 countries globally. By joining us, you'll bring your payroll experience to a supportive, dedicated and friendly team in a successful and ever expanding business with ambitious plans for growth. You'll be involved in SAP related payroll processes & working with external payroll providers, to ensure that all of our people get paid accurately and on time. You'll be part of a fantastic team who work closely together to ensure that our processes are effective, up to date and internationally compliant. You'll be a key contributor within our payroll team and work closely with stakeholders as well as our global payroll providers. Interpersonal skills, good communication and the proven ability to work accurately with tight deadlines and a strong focus on results are a must. This position reports to the Payroll Lead.

About us

SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. Elevating expertise and energising progress for everyone.

Operating through a global house of specialist recruitment brands we know how to achieve the goals of STEM professionals seeking both permanent and contract work and understand the organisations who need them. The world is changing. And the people who change the world work with us.

What are the day-to-day tasks?

Process monthly payrolls and check payroll input/output data for complete accuracy
Process payments to employees inside the agreed process
Take responsibility for lodging statutory reports, tax returns and third party requests, making payments and reconciling
Maintain a positive working relationship with all stakeholders
Balance payroll journals and supply General Ledger team with payroll reports as required
Provide ad hoc reports as required
Responding to all queries in line with agreed SLA's.
Support with internal and external audit preparation.What skills and knowledge are we looking for?

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Strong background of end to end process
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Microsoft Excel,(VLOOKUPS, SUMIF, Pivot Tables) with an excellent standard of formatting
A good working knowledge of financial systems (with previous experience of SAP)

Qualifications:

CIPP Payroll qualification and or relevant experienceBenefits for our U.K. teams include:

The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles
Bonus linked to company and personal performance
Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays
Annual leave purchase scheme
Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum
Five paid days off per year for volunteering `
Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme
Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme
Access to a range of retail discounts and savingWhat we stand for...

We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.

While SThree is committed to hybrid working and these roles will fall under this policy, it is important to note that for a successful and efficient delivery of the project there will be a requirement for extended attendance in the office in line with the hybrid working policy.

What we stand for..

We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected.

If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help