Analyst, HR Operations (Payroll)

Requisition ID 36497 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Human Resources & Org. Development Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 12 months Posting End Date 17/03/2026

Purpose of Job

The role of Analyst, Payroll is to be the data quality specialist within the Payroll Team, digging into payroll data to ensure the quality remains to a high standard so staff are paid correctly. The Analyst will source data by creating HR reports and use existing toolsets presented through Tableau.

The Analyst, Payroll will be responsible for co-ordinating System changes. Collaborating with teams across HROD and SAP Team to design and implement new requirements.

The role ensures both HQ and RO payrolls are processed timely and accurately

The role will continuously seek out ways for the Payroll Team to work more efficiently, working closely with Principal, Payroll and other Subject Matter Expert to drive and implement change.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Producing HQ and RO monthly payrolls following audit controls. Identifying errors and omissions and investigating to resolution. Create BACS and Swift files for transmission and clearing.
• Raising and checking manual payments as necessary on a monthly basis. Relating to salary and rental payments.
• Management and preparation of reporting and payments (via Swift) to third parties such as insurance providers, retirement plan administrators and corporate health clubs.
• Monitoring Swift incoming messages from third party banks and reacting as necessary. For example, re-issuing returned salary payments and changing necessary message templates to fulfil changes local legislation and banking requirements.
• Responsibility for checking payroll data entry by utilising reporting tools and enhancing the Data Quality rules already embedded within Alteryx tool.
• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders in HROD to identify data quality issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures to mitigate the risk of future occurrences.
• Provides expert advice to key stakeholders relating to all payroll activity and anticipates implications of advice.
• Acts as an escalation point for other members of the Payroll Team and offers training to support them.
• Manage the system enhancements associated with SAP Payroll. This includes working with key stakeholders across HROD when new policy changes are being implemented. Collaborating on design process, knowledge articles and change management. Responsibility for end to end UAT, closely working alongside colleagues in IT.
• Proactively takes steps to tighten controls and records risks.
• Continuously monitors the quality of EBRD askHR knowledge articles and takes initiative to enhance the user experience.
• Liaises with internal and external auditors and responds to queries and overseas annual audits.
• Responsible for the delivery of annual payroll activity e.g. annual flex window.
• Initiates ways of working more efficiently and collaborates with colleagues in the Payroll Team to drive the implementation of continual improvements.
• Actively contributing to projects and can represent the Payroll Team without management supervision. Support project through to implementation and oversees change management

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Extensive and proven professional international payroll experience, preferably gained in the financial services sector.
• Ability to exercise judgement and deal discreetly with sensitive situations and confidential information.
• A strong analytical orientation coupled with strong data manipulation skills which creates an environment where data quality is first and foremost.
• Understanding the importance of being able to use data to interpret problems and find solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with key individuals in the business specifically: (i) effective questioning and active listening (ii) the ability to challenge constructively and courageously; in order to determine business requirements.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and follow through on completion of monthly tasks.
• Demonstrates ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written.

Preferable

• Previous experience of working with SAP HR and SAP Financial an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of using Swift a preference.

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).