Finance Data Analyst (Payroll function)

Resourcing Business Partner @ Ibstock PLC

We are a business with a long history and a strong team, focused on opportunity and career progression. We design and manufacture building products and solutions, working with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.

To support our progress, we are recruiting for a Payroll Data & Process Analyst to join our team at Ibstock Head Office, LE67 6HS.

Job Purpose

The Payroll Data Analyst is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll by ensuring data integrity, compliance, and process efficiency. This role focuses on payroll data integrity, process, reporting and system optimisation, while also contributing to payroll process improvements and compliance monitoring. The Payroll Analyst will play a key role in developing reporting, enhancing controls, and supporting payroll automation initiatives to improve data quality, accuracy and efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

Payroll Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including National Minimum Wage (NMW) monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain and develop Average Holiday Pay data and calculators to ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies.
• Create and develop effective and automated payroll process control checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of payroll runs.
• Support payroll audits by preparing accurate data and responding to audit queries.

Payroll Data Analysis & Reporting

• Maintain and continually develop regular payroll and costing reports to support Finance in budget control, cost analysis, and forecasting.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation and reporting.
• Experience of analysing and interpreting payroll/employee data and producing clear and concise reports and insights.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with HR, Finance, and external providers.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and adaptable.
• Experience with payroll/HR systems (e.g. ResourceLink or similar).

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of payroll reporting and controls.
• Compliance with statutory payroll requirements (NMW, holiday pay, HMRC obligations).
• Reduction in payroll errors and exceptions through improved controls.
• Quality and accuracy of finance and costing reports.
• Effectiveness of timesheet improvement processes.

Rewards & Benefits

• Full time, permanent role
• Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
• 3x life insurance
• Share Save scheme eligibility
• Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
• Access to high street retail discounts platform – with discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities

Equality & Inclusion

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: we encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications do not perfectly match every requirement. We are dedicated to building belonging and an authentic workplace where everyone can be their true self. You may be the right candidate for this role or other future roles across the Ibstock Group. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider applicants without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.