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# Data Analyst

- **Company:** Jo Thompson Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Sutton Scotney, UK
- **Salary:** £35,420.0 - £40,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Learning Management Systems, Pivot Tables, Software Engineering, HR Software
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ec6b8d6bae67ffc1

## About the Role

You will be confident working with numerical data and have strong Excel skills, close attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking your work. You will enjoy understanding how systems work, investigating discrepancies and explaining processes clearly.

Your background may be in data analysis, HR systems, payroll, finance or benefits administration. Experience working with payroll data would be particularly useful, although we are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable analytical and systems skills.

 * Experience of working with sensitive numerical data.
 * Ability to work in a change environment
 * Tech-savvy with highly proficient Excel skills
 * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
 * The ability to produce accurate reports and investigate unexpected results.
 * Confidence learning systems and testing their functionality.
 * Clear written communication skills and experience documenting processes.
 * The ability to work independently and build effective relationships with colleagues.
 * Knowledge of Cascade would be advantageous.
 * Experience of an IT software implementation is advantageous, * Do you have experience working with confidential numerical data in data analysis, HR, payroll, finance or benefits administration?
 * Are you highly proficient in Excel, including using formulas, lookups and pivot tables?
 * Do you have experience checking data for errors, investigating discrepancies and reconciling results?
 * Are you confident learning new systems and testing their functionality?
 * Have you written clear process documentation or standard operating procedures?
 * Are you comfortable working independently in an environment where systems and processes are changing?
 * Do you have experience working with payroll data? (Desirable)

## Description

You will input and check payroll data, test system calculations, and produce payroll and benefits reports for senior leadership. Additional responsibilities include auditing current processes and system functionality and implementing system efficiencies and streamline processes., Working closely with colleagues across People and Finance, you will support monthly payroll activity for approximately 200 employees. You will help ensure that information is accurate, system outputs are checked, and processes are clearly documented., * Inputting and validating payroll data, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absence, deductions and adjustments.

 * Checking data for missing information, discrepancies and errors, working with colleagues to resolve queries.
 * Conducting payroll test runs, checking calculations and reconciling results before supporting the monthly payroll run.
 * Producing and checking payroll and employee benefits reports.
 * Writing clear standard operating procedures, documenting each stage of the process and the checks required.
 * Reviewing system functionality and identifying opportunities to simplify data entry, reporting and routine administration.
 * Maintaining accurate, confidential records and providing colleagues with clear, reliable information.