Payroll Analyst (Fixed Term Contract - 12 months)

Main Duties and Responsibilities will include

• Processing payroll for 1000+ staff across a portfolio of care homes
• Assessing and reporting key areas of each pay run including sickness and absence, reconciliations between payroll and accounting software
• Liaising with HMRC relating to PAYE, NI & RTI
• Liaising with management and staff regarding all pay queries
• Administration of the company pension schemes and the auto enrolment process
• Managing the procurement of agency care staff and related processes.
• Monitoring staff contracts and staff audit file
• Posting quarterly and annual accruals. Reconciling the payroll accounts in Sage line 50
• Driving innovation through the use of technology/software to improve the payroll process.
• Developing and implementing creative solutions and liaising with relevant stakeholders internally and externally
• Monitoring agreed KPIs to evaluate performance. Proactive identification of staffing levels in the homes and putting in place corrective measures
• Undertaking additional and ad-hoc duties (e.g. business plans/forecasts etc.)

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Especially Microsoft Excel and Word)
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Good time management skills
• Flexible approach to tasks and teamwork
• An understanding of and adherence to Caron Group's ethos

Desirable Skills/Competencies

• Experience from previous role in HR and Payroll preferred and / or relevant experience gained in an office environment
• Applicants with no prior work experience who possess transferable skills will be considered
• Knowledge of Employment Law
• Degree Educated (preferably 2.1 minimum)
• Any Professional Accredited Qualification in either Finance or HR

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