Payroll Data Insights Analyst

Medivet & Partners; Watford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medivet & Partners is seeking a Payroll Data Analyst to turn payroll data into actionable insights and support accurate payroll processing. You will identify trends, validate data, and create dashboards to inform decisions across Payroll, People, Finance and Operations.

The role requires advanced Excel skills, experience with payroll systems, and a strong eye for detail. You will collaborate with stakeholders to drive improvements and ensure compliance with HMRC and NMW regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll reporting, finance analysis or data analytics.
• Confidence working with large datasets, producing detailed reports and investigating discrepancies.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, complex formulas and data validation.
• Experience working with payroll systems and HR databases.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to turn complex information into clear, practical recommendations.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly with sensitive payroll information.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of National Minimum Wage legislation and compliance, including salary sacrifice, deductions, working time calculations and payroll checks.

Responsibilities

• Turning data into insights: Analysing payroll information to identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvement, providing meaningful insights to support business decisions.
• Ensuring accuracy: Performing payroll reconciliations, validating data and investigating discrepancies to maintain accurate and reliable payroll information.
• Delivering effective reporting: Creating and maintaining payroll reports, dashboards and key performance indicators, including analysis of payroll costs, overtime, absence, pensions and statutory payments.
• Strengthening compliance: Supporting payroll audits, data quality checks and internal controls, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements, National Minimum Wage legislation and data protection regulations.
• Driving improvements: Identifying opportunities to simplify processes, automate reporting and improve how we manage payroll data.
• Supporting systems and projects: Contributing to payroll system enhancements, testing, implementations and data migration activities.
• Working collaboratively: Partnering with Payroll, People, Reward, People Systems and Finance colleagues, translating complex data into clear, actionable information.

Skills

Payroll reporting

Finance analysis

Data analytics

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

Power Query

XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP

HR databases

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Workday

OpenPeople

Job description

Medivet & Partners is seeking a Payroll Data Analyst to turn payroll data into actionable insights and support accurate payroll processing. You will identify trends, validate data, and create dashboards to inform decisions across Payroll, People, Finance and Operations.

The role requires advanced Excel skills, experience with payroll systems, and a strong eye for detail. You will collaborate with stakeholders to drive improvements and ensure compliance with HMRC and NMW regulations.