Payroll & Benefits Specialist Location: Norwich Salary: £45,000 (DOE) Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home (Flexible) We're working with a well-established organisation looking for a detail-focused and dependable Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of payroll and employee benefits across multiple UK sites, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a smooth experience for employees. Key responsibilities: Manage the full payroll cycle each month in collaboration with a third-party provider, ensuring all data is accurate and deadlines are met Maintain and update employee records for pay, benefits, time and attendance and any changes such as salary reviews or role changes Oversee the administration of employee benefits including healthcare, life assurance, and pensions, handling enrolments, changes, and terminations Support monthly reporting and reconciliation processes, ensuring accurate data is provided to internal stakeholders Act as the first point of contact for all payroll and benefits queries, offering clear and timely support to employees Keep up to date with changes in payroll legislation and tax codes, ensuring all processes remain compliant Contribute to audits and support continuous improvement of payroll and benefit processes Assist with reviewing and negotiating benefit provider contracts to ensu...