Payroll Analyst

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

If you're a payroll professional who enjoys ownership, variety, and working with complex data, this is an opportunity to join a successful organisation where payroll is recognised as a critical business function rather than simply an admin task. With significant investment, excellent career development opportunities, and a people-first culture, you'll have the chance to broaden your skills across both payroll and benefits

Client Details

Join a well-established and highly respected business that plays a vital role in supporting UK trade, logistics, and supply chain operations. With significant investment plans, a strong focus on sustainability, and a genuine commitment to employee development, this is an exciting opportunity to build your career within a forward-thinking organisation where your contribution will make a real impact.

Description

We're looking for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Analyst to join a busy and collaborative team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process while also supporting the administration of employee benefits, making it ideal for someone who enjoys combining analytical thinking with exceptional attention to detail.

As part of a supportive organisation, you'll play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while contributing to continuous improvements across payroll processes, systems, and controls.

The Role

This is a varied position where you'll be responsible for managing the monthly payroll cycle from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to payroll legislation.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing and processing end-to-end monthly payroll activities
• Reviewing, validating, and analysing payroll data prior to processing
• Completing payroll reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Ensuring payroll information, including overtime and benefit adjustments, is submitted accurately and on time
• Administering employee benefits and flexible benefit schemes
• Acting as a point of contact for employee payroll and benefits queries
• Building relationships with HR teams, payroll colleagues, and external providers
• Producing payroll reports and analysing data using Excel
• Supporting payroll process improvements and enhancing controls and efficiencies
• Assisting with weekly payroll activities when required

Profile

You'll be an experienced payroll professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll ideally have:

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

Desirable:

• Experience administering employee benefits
• SAP experience
• CIPP qualification, or currently working towards one

Job Offer

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and wellbeing support

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.