About this role
Your Company: A reputable and established organisation has partnered with the team at NET Recruit to recruit a technically capable and analytical Business Analyst to join its team in Dorset on an initial three-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business looking to strengthen its payroll reporting and analytical capabilities, with a particular focus on its Dayforce payroll system and the use of Power BI to generate meaningful business insights. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across Payroll, HR and Finance to analyse data, investigate discrepancies and identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and processes..
Your Role and Responsibilities: While in this position your duties may include but may not be limited to: Working directly with the Dayforce payroll system to analyse payroll information, investigate discrepancies and identify opportunities to improve data accuracy and reporting.Extracting, reviewing and validating payroll data to ensure information is accurate, consistent and suitable for analysis.Using Microsoft Power BI to develop, maintain and enhance dashboards and reports that provide meaningful insights into payroll performance and workforce costs.Analysing payroll costs, employee data, deductions, overtime, allowances and other payroll-related information to identify trends, anomalies and potential issues.Working closely with Payroll, HR and Finance stakeholders to understand reporting requirements, gather business requirements and identify areas for improvement.Translating business needs into clear analytical requirements and practical reporting solutions.Investigating discrepancies between payroll outputs and expected results, identifying underlying causes and supporting the implementation of appropriate solutions.Reconciling information from Dayforce against other relevant data sources to ensure reporting outputs are reliable and consistent.Supporting the development of financial and workforce reporting, including analysis of employee costs, headcount and payroll expenditure.Developing and improving Power BI reports and dashboards to make complex information more accessible to stakeholders and support informed decision-making.Using relevant Power BI functionality, including Power Query, data modelling and DAX measures where required, to improve the quality and effectiveness of reporting.Supporting payroll system changes, process improvements and testing activities, ensuring that changes produce accurate and reliable results.Documenting business requirements, analytical findings, reporting processes and recommendations clearly and accurately.Identifying opportunities to improve payroll data processes, reporting efficiency and the accessibility of management information.Communicating findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and practical manner.Managing competing priorities effectively while ensuring key deliverables are completed within the contract timescales.Working autonomously and taking ownership of assigned activities, providing updates on progress and escalating any significant risks or issues where necessary. What You Will Need to Apply: Proven experience working directly with the Dayforce payroll system, previously known as Ceridian Dayforce, in an analytical, business analysis, payroll systems or reporting capacity.Practical experience using Microsoft Power BI to develop reports, dashboards and meaningful business insights.Strong understanding of payroll data, processes and the relationship between employee information, working hours and payroll calculations.Experience analysing, validating and reconciling payroll data, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify potential causes.Demonstrable experience gathering requirements from business stakeholders and translating these into reporting, analytical or process improvement solutions.Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large or complex datasets.Experience developing Power BI reports, with knowledge of Power Query, data modelling and DAX considered advantageous.The ability to interpret complex information, identify trends and communicate findings in a clear and accessible way.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on data accuracy and attention to detail.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Payroll, HR, Finance and other business functions.A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work within tight deadlines.The confidence to work independently, take ownership of tasks and make a positive contribution from the outset.Previous experience supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades, integrations or process improvement projects would be advantageous.Availability to undertake an initial three-month contract. What You Will Get in Return: The successful Business Analyst will receive a salary of up to £45,000 and join an established organisation in Dorset on an initial three-month contract, with hybrid working available. This is an opportunity to apply your specialist Dayforce payroll knowledge and Power BI expertise to a practical business need, helping improve the quality, accuracy and accessibility of payroll reporting. You will work closely with key stakeholders across Payroll, HR and Finance, giving you the opportunity to contribute directly to reporting improvements and more informed business decisions. The role offers a varied combination of systems analysis, payroll data investigation, reporting development and stakeholder engagement. You will be able to take ownership of your work, identify opportunities for improvement and deliver tangible results within a focused timeframe. This opportunity would particularly suit an experienced Business Analyst, Payroll Systems Analyst or HRIS professional who combines hands-on Dayforce experience with strong Power BI skills and is looking for a short-term contract where they can make an immediate impact.
To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to:
Kirsten Davison - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
E: