Payroll Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading business services provider in Bradford seeks an experienced Payroll Specialist for a 12-month contract. This hybrid role involves managing payroll accounting functions and ensuring accurate, timely payments while adhering to UK legislation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate comprehensive payroll knowledge and strong organizational skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, ample annual leave, and access to wellness programs. Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, timely payroll outputs.
• Strong understanding of workplace pension schemes and their interactions.
• Experience working in fast-paced, complex organizational environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll accounting interfaces, ensuring compliance.
• Ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Provide payroll advice and support to stakeholders.
• Implement system updates in collaboration with IT and People Systems.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Proven experience managing complex payroll operations

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

In-depth expertise in end-to-end payroll operations

Education

CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Bradford‑based team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role offers hybrid working, with two days per week based in the office. In the role of Payroll Specialist at Liberty Blume, you will take ownership of the payroll accounting function, ensuring payroll payments are processed accurately, on time, and in line with legal and company standards. Your work will directly enhance operational efficiency, build confidence, and strengthen service delivery across the organisation. You will play a key role in payroll governance, including testing, approvals, and the delivery of payroll and reward‑related system enhancements, while working closely with the People Systems and Portfolio teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management or equivalent professional qualification or experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including income tax, National Insurance, SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, salary sacrifice arrangements, benefits in kind, and attachment of earnings orders.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, timely payroll outputs and management information.
• Proven experience managing complex, high‑volume payroll operations.
• Strong understanding of workplace pension schemes and the interaction between payroll, finance, and pensions.
• In‑depth expertise in end‑to‑end payroll operations, including month‑end and year‑end activities.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• A strong awareness of external payroll and shared services developments, alongside emerging industry best practices.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, complex, and diverse organisational environments.

Desirable

• Sound understanding of general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of company pension arrangements and their integration within payroll systems.
• Flexibility to provide payroll support across other jurisdictions when required.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies, such as Six Sigma or continuous improvement frameworks.

Benefits

• 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

About the Company

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!

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.