Payroll Systems & Data Analytics Specialist

Reed; Noss Mayo; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Long service awards

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the administration, optimisation, and continuous improvement of payroll systems in a Plymouth-based team. You will work with Payroll, HR, Finance and operations to maximise system effectiveness, assist with upgrades and testing, and ensure data accuracy and compliance.

The role involves producing payroll and workforce reports, data imports and audits, and providing first-line systems support.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a payroll, HR systems, workforce management, or related systems environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and data management principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data manipulation, and analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work confidently with large data sets.
• Experience producing reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional and confidential approach to handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support administration, optimisation, and continuous improvement of payroll and workforce management systems.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, Finance, and operations to maximise system effectiveness.
• Assist with system upgrades, testing, and rollout of new functionality.
• Monitor system integrations, performance, and data quality; resolve issues proactively.
• Produce, analyse, and interpret payroll and workforce reports for decision-making.
• Manage data imports, reconciliations, validations, and audits to ensure accuracy.
• Provide first-line systems support and guidance to payroll colleagues and users.
• Support payroll projects, process improvements, and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, GDPR, controls and audits.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve reporting and payroll accuracy.

Skills

Payroll systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Reporting

Prioritisation

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reed is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the administration, optimisation, and continuous improvement of payroll systems in a Plymouth-based team. You will work with Payroll, HR, Finance and operations to maximise system effectiveness, assist with upgrades and testing, and ensure data accuracy and compliance.

The role involves producing payroll and workforce reports, data imports and audits, and providing first-line systems support.