Payroll Analyst II

Relx Plc; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

RELX is seeking a UK Payroll Analyst to support all operational payrolls for the UK region. This role involves ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance with UK regulations, and collaboration with Payroll and Finance teams across RELX divisions.

You will participate in payroll data migrations, parallel runs, and integration testing as part of global payroll transformation efforts, while delivering a best-in-class employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, finance, accounting or related field.
• Deep experience of UK payroll operations and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting UK payroll transformation projects is highly beneficial.
• Previous use of Workday and associated payroll integrations desirable.
• Ceridian Dayforce experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely review and submission of UK payroll data to meet payroll processing deadlines.
• Adhere to UK payroll processes and controls for compliant operations.
• Ensure timely UK payroll payments including deductions and funding.
• Produce monthly payroll reconciliations and support GL delivery to Finance partners.
• Assist Head of Payroll - EMEA in implementing global payroll strategy for the region.

Skills

UK payroll operations

payroll transformations

Interpersonal skills

Enterprise AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Workday

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor - UK, the UK Payroll Analyst will be part of the UK payroll team supporting all operational payrolls for the UK Region. The scope for RELX UK Payroll includes all 5 divisions of RELX (Corporate, Scientific Technical and Medical, Legal, Risk and Exhibitions), as well as any acquired companies going forward. They will support the accurate and timely processing of the payrolls for UK in which we have employees, in compliance with the applicable regulatory environment. They will also assist with the UK aspects of global transformation efforts to consolidate payroll vendors, processes, and responsibilities to create a centralised payroll function in alignment with RELX’s strategic goals.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide accurate and timely review and submission of UK payroll data to meet payroll processing deadlines.
• Adherence to UK payroll processes and controls to ensure fully compliant payroll operations across the region.
• Ensure timely completion of UK payroll payments (including relevant deductions for employment taxes, other statutory deductions, benefits and other items) and funding.
• Produce monthly payroll related reconciliations and support GL delivery to all Finance partners.
• Assist the Head of Payroll - EMEA in implementing the global payroll strategy for the region, including but not limited to data migration reconciliations, parallel payroll runs and integration testing.
• Provide best-in-class employee experience for delivery of payroll.
• Own the resolution of payroll related myHR cases.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across RELX, notably Tax, Finance and Human Resources.
• Work closely with the payroll vendor to ensure delivery of all target SLA’s and payroll deadlines.
• Coordinate the required administrative steps for UK payroll invoices and ensure timely approval and submission to Finance for payment.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree holder
• Deep experience of UK payroll operations and compliance requirements is required.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting UK payroll transformation projects highly beneficial.
• Previous use of Workday and associated payroll integrations desirable.
• Ceridian Dayforce experience (desirable).
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance/Accounting, or related experience or discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of building personal networks.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply enterprise AI tools and technologies to support technical workflows and business objectives.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.