Company:

Marsh

Description:

Job Role Details:

The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for managing and executing complex payroll functions to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee compensation. This role requires a deep understanding of UK payroll regulations, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to serve as a Subject Matter Expert for payroll processes. The Senior Payroll Analyst will utilize HRMS software and/or third-party vendors to manage payroll operations, audit employee data for compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize HRMS software and/or third-party vendor platforms to effectively manage the day-to-day processing of employee payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Audit employee data to ensure compliance with federal/country, state/provincial, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Reviews new hires, rehires, and transfers entered the payroll system for accuracy, employing a peer review process to maintain data integrity.
• Analyse and execute assignments of advanced complexity, sensitivity, and risk, serving as a designated Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex and unique payroll duties and functions.
• Lead and support special projects of a more complex nature as assigned by the Payroll Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Ensure documentation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are current, updating existing procedures and creating new SOPs as needed.
• Administer day-to-day operational tasks, including case load evaluation and quality assurance, escalating issues to the Supervisor and Manager as appropriate.
• Conduct peer reviews of payroll entries to verify accuracy, reporting any concerns or escalations to the Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Update earnings, taxes, and voluntary and involuntary deductions for appropriate payroll cycles by entering data into the HRMS system and/or third-party vendor platforms.
• Utilize data and reporting from work management tools to monitor and ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met or exceeded, delivering timely service and quality problem resolution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and other departments to support payroll-related inquiries and audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll information in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Stay current with changes in payroll laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and process improvement.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead analyst role.

Preferred Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of UK and Ireland payroll legislation, tax codes, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pensions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g. ADP, Workday, SAP,) HRIS, and advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with employees, HR, finance, and external bodies.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, experience with work management and reporting tools.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.