Payroll Analyst
- Location: Crosby, Merseyside, England
- Salary: Market related
- Category
- Sector: Professional Services
- Contract type Permanent
- Consultant: Georgie Drinkwater
Role: Payroll Analyst
Location: Crosby, Liverpool
Full-time | Hybrid Working Model
Salary: Competitive
We are looking for a detail-driven Payroll Analyst to join a collaborative Payroll function within a progressive, fast-paced business. This role plays a key part in delivering accurate, timely weekly payrolls and supporting broader payroll and benefits operations.
Reporting into the Payroll Manager, you’ll be a proactive team player, confident with high-volume payroll processing, system reconciliations, and internal stakeholder support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process weekly payroll accurately and in line with internal deadlines
- Import, validate, and reconcile data from Time & Attendance systems
- Review and resolve discrepancies in pre-payroll reports
- Maintain flexible benefits data and resolve queries promptly
- Manage and respond to payroll queries via dedicated inboxes
- Support monthly payroll runs and year-end reporting (e.g. P60s, FPS, EPS)
- Ensure all records are updated and maintained in compliance with GDPR
- Liaise with internal teams to ensure benefit adjustments and payroll data are accurate and timely
- Continuously improve payroll processes and support system testing when needed
- Keep up to date with current payroll legislation and ensure compliance
What We’re Looking For:
- Prior experience in a payroll environment (weekly payroll experience desirable)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Ideally experience in SAP (not essential)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other payroll systems
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities
- A collaborative team player with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Why Join Us?
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Hybrid Working
- Option to buy/sell additional leave
- Access to a wide range of flexible benefits, including:
- Healthcare cash plan
- Life Assurance
- Critical Illness Cover
- Cycle to Work Scheme
This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional to thrive in a supportive and values-driven environment, where your contribution will make a direct impact on employee experience and operational excellence.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.