Payroll Analyst

Michael Page; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Healthcare

Flexible benefits

Learning & development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Analyst in the Liverpool area. The role offers ownership of the end-to-end payroll process and administration of employee benefits within a busy, collaborative team.

You will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, handle benefits admin, and contribute to continuous improvements across payroll systems and controls. This is a great opportunity for a detail-focused professional to make a real impact.

Qualifications

• 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 abilities.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly payroll cycle from start to finish.
• Review, validate and analyse payroll data prior to processing.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Administer employee benefits and flexible benefit schemes.
• Respond to payroll and benefits queries and support HR/payroll colleagues.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Advanced Excel

Payroll data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CIPP qualification desirable

Relevant professional qualification

Tools

SAP

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

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.