Payroll Analyst

Were looking for a Payroll Analyst to join our team in Bradford on a 6-month fixed term contract. This role offers hybrid working with two days based in the office each week.As a key member of our dynamic Payroll team reporting to the Payroll Team Leader youll 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 workenhancing 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.Whats in it for you Competitive salary25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 moreAccess to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app personal medical critical illness cover and dental insuranceMatched pension contribution up to 10%24 hours of paid Volunteer Time OffDiscounted gym and wellness membershipsAccess to our car benefit schemeAccess to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with usThe chance to join an innovative fast-paced and passionate teamWho 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 youre curious customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to growLiberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. If you are curious and resilient with a limitless mindset were eager to hear from you no matter your background.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Data Entry,Paychex,QuickBooks,Accounting,10 Key Calculator,Paylocity,Microsoft Excel,Payroll,ADP,Administrative Experience,Human Resources,Bookkeeping Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1