End-to-End Payroll & Benefits Analyst - Data-Driven Impact

Michael Page Finance; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Up to 10% matched pension contribution

Flexible benefits package

Healthcare cash plans

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Critical illness cover options

Gym membership scheme

Retail discounts and vouchers

Ongoing learning and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Analyst in Liverpool to own the end-to-end payroll process and support employee benefits administration. You will work in a collaborative team, ensuring accurate, timely payroll while driving improvements across systems, data controls, and processes.

Ideal candidates will have strong payroll knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage confidential information in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation and data analysis.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll activities.
• Review and analyse payroll data prior to processing.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate submission of payroll information including benefits and overtime.
• Administer employee benefits and flexible benefit schemes.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll and benefits queries.
• Collaborate with HR, payroll colleagues, and providers.
• Produce payroll reports and perform data analysis in Excel.
• Support payroll process improvements and strengthen controls.
• Assist with weekly payroll activities when required.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CIPP qualification or working towards one

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Analyst in Liverpool to own the end-to-end payroll process and support employee benefits administration. You will work in a collaborative team, ensuring accurate, timely payroll while driving improvements across systems, data controls, and processes.

Ideal candidates will have strong payroll knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage confidential information in a fast-paced environment.