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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Salary:

35150.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

In this role, you’ll be part of the People & HR Service Delivery function. Operating as one unified team, P&HRSD operationalises and enables HR processes to ensure a consistent, high-quality colleague experience. We are the primary gateway for all HR needs — supporting colleagues and people managers through the full employment lifecycle to deliver vital HR services. Our vision is to create a seamless, connected people experience that empowers individuals and helps BT perform at its best. As experience owners for all things people-related, we make every interaction with P&HRSD simple, consistent, and meaningful, allowing colleagues to focus on what matters most. In this role, you’ll ensure colleagues are compensated accurately and on time, building trust and maintaining morale across the organisation. By managing payroll operations effectively and ensuring compliance with complex regulations, the Payroll Professional plays a vital role in supporting BT’s financial integrity and colleague satisfaction.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance payroll reporting suites, dashboards, and KPIs to support operational performance and strategic decision-making
  • Analyse large and complex data sets to identify patterns, anomalies, or areas requiring attention or escalation
  • Produce insightful commentary on payroll trends, variances, compliance indicators, headcount & costs
  • Use data to support audit activities, controls testing, and compliance monitoring & translate data findings into practical payroll implications, highlighting risks, root causes, and recommended actions
  • Assist with testing of payroll-related system changes, ensuring data integrity and output accuracy
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying data-driven opportunities to streamline processes or enhance accuracy
  • Work closely with Payroll Operations, HR, Digital and Finance to ensure consistent, reliable data and reporting
  • Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, supporting decisions with robust analysis and evidence

Requirements:

  • Strong experience in data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence (Power BI, Excel, SQL, or similar tools)
  • Ability to interpret complex data sets and present insights in a clear, compelling manner
  • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of data accuracy
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and identify root causes
  • Experience working with large data volumes and structured/unstructured data sources
  • Working knowledge of payroll processes, pay types, statutory rules, and SAP payroll system outputs
  • Experience supporting payroll teams in an analytical or reporting capacity
What we offer:
  • BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
  • From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up
  • Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more
  • 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
  • 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
  • 2 weeks carer’s leave
  • World-class training and development opportunities
  • Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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