Payroll Specialist

Liberty Blume Business Solutions Ltd; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing business services provider in Bradford is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage payroll functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation. This hybrid role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth, alongside comprehensive benefits like healthcare and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Access to wellbeing benefits

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to car benefit scheme

Online learning platform

Innovative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll management.
• Strong computing skills and familiarity with payroll software.
• Ability to handle high-volume payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll accounting function and ensure timely processing.
• Provide high-quality payroll advice and support.
• Collaborate with IT and People Systems teams.

Skills

CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management or equivalent

Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation

Proven ability to deliver accurate payroll information

Experience managing complex payroll processes

Solid knowledge of pension schemes

Expertise in payroll operations

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management

Job description

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We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team at Liberty Blume in Bradford (BD4). This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

We currently have two full-time opportunities available:

• 1 fixed-term contract running until December 2025

As a Payroll Specialist at Liberty Blume, you’ll be responsible for managing the payroll accounting function and ensuring all employee payroll credit transfers are processed accurately and on time, in line with statutory and company regulations. Your work will directly contribute to improving efficiency, confidence, and service delivery across the organisation. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining payroll governance, overseeing testing and approvals, and supporting the implementation of payroll and reward-related system changes. Collaboration with the People Systems and Portfolio teams will be central to your success in this role.

What will you be doing?

• Managing the simulation and processing of payroll accounting interfaces, ensuring full compliance with statutory and company policies.
• Ensuring all payroll credit transfers and emergency CHAPS payments for employees and pensioners are processed accurately and on time.
• Verifying statutory deductions and ensuring timely submission of all required returns.
• Providing clear, high-quality payroll advice and support to managers, employees, and external stakeholders.
• Staying up to date with changes in legislation and company policies, and implementing necessary system updates in collaboration with IT and People Systems & Portfolio teams.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects to enhance payroll systems, processes, and procedures.
• Working closely with IT and Employee Services (PS) Systems teams to deliver and test system changes, fixes, and enhancements.
• Ensuring all payroll-related software updates are thoroughly tested and authorised before implementation.

We tend to look for people with:

• CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management or equivalent experience/qualification.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, including income tax, National Insurance, SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, salary sacrifice, benefits in kind, and attachment of earnings orders.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate and timely payroll and management information.
• Experience managing complex, high-volume payroll processes.
• Solid knowledge of company pension schemes and how payroll interfaces with finance and pensions.
• Expertise in payroll operations, including month-end and year-end activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Additional desirable skills include:

• Understanding of external payroll developments and emerging best practices.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Flexibility to support payroll operations in other jurisdictions at short notice.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies, such as Six Sigma.
• Experience working in dynamic, fast-paced, and diverse organisational environments.

What’s in it for you?

• 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%
• 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, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.