Payroll Specialist

**We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Shared Service Centre in Bradford.**

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role will be responsible for the payroll accounting facility and the accurate and timely processing of all payroll credit transfers for the employees across the business.

**What will you be doing?**
- Manage the simulation and subsequent processing of the payroll accounting interface in an effective and cost-efficient manner.
- Manage the accurate and punctual processing of all payroll credit transfer and emergency payments for all staff.
- Personally check the payroll 'Trends' and associated reports prior to authorising the production of payment files.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of statutory requirements, including all tax matters, to enable support and advice to be provided on request.
- Ensure that statutory deductions, non-statutory deductions and statutory returns are correctly made and accounted for / produced and despatched in a timely manner.
- Ensure that deductions made on behalf of the employees of the company are accounted for and returns, including payment, are made to the appropriate organisations.
- Support the delivery of projects to improve payroll system, processes and procedures.
- Work to ensure that payroll governance and approvals are adhered to.
- In conjunction with the ES Systems and Portfolio Development team, further develop the Oracle payroll system.
- Ensure all corporate policies, standards and agreed functional processes are adhered to by all staff, rectifying any non-compliance as appropriate.

**We tend to look for people with**:

- CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management OR equivalent qualification or experience.
- Detailed and practical knowledge of statutory legislation pertinent to Income Tax (PAYE), National Insurance, SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP and Salary sacrifice, Benefits in Kind and Attachment of Earning Orders.
- A thorough understanding of payroll processes and procedures.
- A good understanding of managing payroll in a diverse organisation.
- Proven experience of managing complex, high volume pay processes in an efficient and effective manner.
- Demonstrable experience in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
- Advanced skills on Microsoft Office with experience in using query management tools.
- Strong communication skills with proven experience in working collaboratively across multiple functions.
- A high degree of inter-personal skills is essential, in an environment where conflicting priorities can result in delays and failures, to ensure that no deadlines are ever missed.

**What’s in it for you?**
- 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%
- 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 Global Shared Service Centre (LGSSC) acts as a central specialty service supporting the wider Liberty Global group with specialisms in areas of Finance, Accounting, People, Legal & Systems.

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.

Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.

With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps andbeyond.

We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.

Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.

Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.

And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.