Payroll Analyst

Liberty Global; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A business services provider in Bradford is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join their team. The role involves day-to-day payroll administration, ensuring accurate processing and collaboration with the Payroll team. Candidates should have a strong understanding of payroll operations and relevant legislation. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits, including a matched pension contribution and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus options

Wellbeing benefits including dental insurance

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Discounted gym memberships

Access to online learning platform

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of payroll operations and statutory legislation.
• Practical knowledge of Income Tax (PAYE), National Insurance, and salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex pay-related queries and complaints.
• Support payroll credit transfers and statutory returns submission.
• Manage non-statutory deductions accurately.

Skills

Payroll operations understanding

BACS processes expertise

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Complex payroll management

Tools

Oracle systems

Job description

We’re looking for a Payroll Analyst to join our team in Bradford. This role offers hybrid working, with two days based in the office each week.

Please note, this is a pipeline vacancy at present, meaning we’re gathering interest for future opportunities rather than recruiting for an immediate start.

As a key member of our dynamic Payroll team, reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day payroll administration. This includes efficiently handling payroll credit transfers, responding promptly to employee queries, and ensuring accurate processing. Your contribution will help create a positive employee experience and support our mission to make Liberty Blume a great place to work—enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a culture of excellence.

What will you be doing?

• Effectively resolve complex pay-related queries, issues, and complaints, escalating matters when necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Support the accurate processing of payroll credit transfers and emergency CHAPS payments.
• Ensure statutory deductions are correctly applied and reported, including the timely submission of all statutory returns and taxable benefit documentation.
• Accurately manage non-statutory deductions on behalf of employees, ensuring payments and returns are made to the relevant organisations.
• Keep up to date with company policies and statutory regulations, collaborating with IT and the ES Systems & Portfolio Development team to implement essential system updates on schedule.
• Provide high-quality, customer-focused advice and support to managers, employees, and external stakeholders.

We tend to look for people with:

Essential:

• Strong understanding of payroll operations, with specific expertise in BACS processes and company pension schemes.
• Practical knowledge of statutory legislation including Income Tax (PAYE), National Insurance, SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, salary sacrifice arrangements, benefits in kind, and attachment of earnings orders.
• Comprehensive experience in payroll processing, including month-end and year-end activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel at an intermediate level, with working knowledge of Oracle systems and workflow/case management tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure to meet critical deadlines.
• Proven experience in managing complex, high-volume payroll processes efficiently and effectively.

Desirable:

• Awareness of developments in external Payroll and Shared Services environments.
• Experience in delivering timely, detailed payroll and management information and advice.
• Good understanding of process improvement methodologies and their practical application.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• 24 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
• Discounted gym and wellness memberships
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you’re curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. If you are curious and resilient with a limitless mindset, we’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.