Payroll Senior Analyst

Full Time Finance

Job Description

Payroll Senior Analyst

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? This role requires a seasoned professional role with a specific focus on transformation. The ideal candidate will Integrate subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

The Payroll Senior Analyst applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area, focusing on the UK and EMEA. The role specifically concentrates on payroll related processes, systems and controls across the region. This is not a standard payroll processing role. It does not simply adhere to the status quo, it challenges the norm, seeking opportunities for improvement and enhancement. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information.

What you’ll do

  • The Payroll Sr Analyst performs business analysis support for an HR and Payroll operations organization; Creates, manages and transforms the documentation of internal procedures and business requirements.
  • Serves as subject matter expert for payroll processes and procedures.
  • Creates and manages the documentation of internal procedures and business requirements; manages the business analysis and documentation of system change specifications; and implementation of user application test plans.
  • Executes test plans and identifies and documents discrepancies found through the ability to accurately assess output against expected results; Resolves discrepancies with technical and/or business personnel, communicates issues and results clearly, and retests as required.
  • Creates and run data verification reports utilizing queries.
  • Interacts with customers on production and project support.
  • Plans and execute complex projects and coordinate over a broader departmental spectrum. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams, and is involved in coaching and training of new recruits.
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we’ll need from you

  • Previous experience in a related role.
  • Demonstrated execution capabilities.
  • Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business.
  • In-depth understanding and knowledge while contributing to the development of new techniques and processes and for the area or function.
  • Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training across the region. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: 

  • Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
  • A discretional annual performance related bonus 
  • Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
  • Employee Assistance Program  
  • Pension Plan 
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends 
  • Access to an array of learning and development resources 

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. 

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Services

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Job Family:

Payroll

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Time Type:

Full time

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