Payroll Analyst

Job description

Segment

Corporate & Functions
Role synopsis

This role is responsible for providing payroll analytical and administrative services in support of accurate payroll delivery in the UK, including transactional support, vendor coordination, and timely and accurate analysis of payroll related research and queries.

The Payroll Analyst works closely with various members of the service delivery team and other payroll connected parties (for example, Tax, Finance, International Mobility), and reports to the Payroll Service Delivery Manager (SDM).

Purpose of Post

This role will be responsible for assisting and leading activities related to payroll analytics and research, and will work with vendor partners to provide solutions to maintain and/or improve payroll services to employees in the UK. While largely ad hoc in nature, this role will also be a key contributor in future process improvements and in seeking opportunities to proactively improve the payroll offer.
Req ID

73771BR
Location

Bedfont, Sunbury
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

No
Travel required

Negligible travel
Key accountabilities

This role is part of a team that is responsible for assisting and leading activities related to payroll production in the UK, working with internal stakeholders and third party vendor partners to provide solutions to maintain and/or improve payroll services to employees in the UK. More specifically, this role works closely with the Payroll Service Delivery Manager to deliver payroll-related transactions and projects, including but not limited to:
·  Monthly reporting and/or posting of various payroll related files
·  Data input into related/impacted systems
·  Various reconciliations
·  Administration of BP Fuel Card activities
·  Monitoring of International Rotator categories
·  Administration and management of overpayment reconciliation and recovery activities
·  Processing of same day payments to staff
·  Provides active support around problem identification and resolution
·  Works in coordination with vendor partners to ensure prompt and accurate payroll processing and related postings
·  Provides escalated support to the HR community regarding data updates
·  Acts as a liaison between vendor partners and BP to resolve process issues on either side
·  Provides support to BP Tax, BP Finance, and other internal parties as needed in support of payroll related activities
·  Assists Payroll Manager in identifying and leveraging continuous process improvement opportunities
·  Assists Payroll manager in making sure process local work instructions are accurate, up to date, and fit for purpose
·  Assists / leads efforts relating to ad hoc and unanticipated work requests, as required
·  Assists in identifying payroll related measures to help improve the efficiency of payroll operations through trend analysis, metrics, etc.
·  Responsible for the coordination and/or delivery of various additional activities or ad hoc requests, as required or identified
Essential Education

Up to 'A' level standard of equivalent
A strong level of experience in Payroll Administration / Operations
Desirable criteria and qualifications

N/A
About BP

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

To remain one of the world's premier integrated oil companies, BP recognises that it needs a highly respected, high performing, world class HR function which combines the provision of strategic advice to business leaders with efficient and effective transactional support to managers and employees. The HR function does this through the development and delivery of well executed HR services and by defining standards, policies and processes to help ensure we have the right people in the right roles when we need them, motivated and able to deliver outstanding performance. This is achieved by delivering business partnering and support; operational excellence; people data and core HR processes; governance, policy and coherence and ensuring that we have an effective system of HR compliance and controls in line with regulatory requirements and company policies and standards and by creating coherence in core HR areas. We are looking for talented, committed HR professionals who can work with the business to deliver the right people solutions that create competitive advantage to the organisation.
Application close date

13-Aug-2016
Sub-category

Human Resources
Job category

Human Resources
Countries (State/Region)

United Kingdom - South East
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Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

·  Knowledge of HR systems
·  Highly numerate / strong analytical skills required
·  Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets
·  Direct interaction/experience within an HR function
·  Knowledge of ADP payroll systems or equivalent
·  Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organisation
·  Payroll Administration / Operations experience
·  Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets
·  Holds themselves and others to a high standard of accuracy
·  Able to adapt to changing priorities, peaks in workload and deadlines
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

Travel: N/A
Eligibility Requirements

If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.