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HR Operations Payroll Senior Analyst
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**Purpose** As part of the wider Compensation, Benefits and HR Operations team, the Payroll Operations Senior Analyst will support The Payroll Team in managing the pay and benefits administration process in the UK and EMEA. You will be a subject matter expert in UK Payroll, and preferably EMEA Payroll, with significant experience of managing end to end payrolls. **Key Responsibilities:** + Support the Payroll Operations Manager in providing a high quality payroll service. + Assist with managing the day to day payroll and benefits administration process with some supervision to ensure timely and accurate payments + Proactively keep up to date with payroll legislation and compliance by interpreting new legislation effectively and explaining to junior team members where applicable + Effectively communicate with our third party payroll and benefit providers to ensure that payments, reports and returns are being delivered to HMRC and other respective stakeholders accurately and on time + Responsible for payroll and benefits being administered and authorised in line with payroll process control policies to ensure compliance + Develops and maintains relationships with Finance, wider HR team and other key stakeholders to ensure a smooth delivery of service between departments, working to achieve best practice at all times + Initial point of contact (and escalation from junior team members) for employees in relation to payroll and benefits queries by demonstrating the confidence and knowledge to bring any queries to a satisfactory and timely resolution + Proactively make recommendations for improvement by continually assessing the effectiveness of our payroll and benefits process framework within a constantly evolving environment + Maintain employee data on HR and leave/absence management systems, providing guidance to employers and managers as required + Management of invoices to ensure appropriate sign off, tracking and payments are made on time and accurately + Administration of a range of employee benefits ensuring accurate payroll deductions are gathered together with regular and prompt reporting to 3rd parties providers (e.g. pensions, medical, various insurances, etc.) + Assisting with the processing and submitting statutory reporting requirements eg P45, P60, P11Ds + Calculation of statutory payroll payments, statutory documents and other manual calculations as required + Assist with the training of new and existing employees with some supervision **Skills and Experience:** + Extensive experience of processing UK payroll and benefits is essential + Demonstrable experience of mentoring junior members of a team + Experience of managing EMEA payroll and benefits is desirable + Clear customer focus and ability to effectively liaise with colleagues at all levels + Strong numeracy, analytical and problem solving skills + Demonstrates up to date knowledge of UK payroll legislation + Experience of payroll and benefit implementations and participation in projects is desirable + Strong IT skills and intermediate knowledge of Excel is essential + Ability to organise and prioritise own workload essential + Workday System experience is desirable **About Cigna** Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. We offer an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products. Together, with our 74,000 employees worldwide, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with Cigna, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives while working together to make the world a healthier place. What difference will you make? To see our culture in action, search #TeamCigna on Instagram.