I am working with a client who is looking to appoint a Payroll & Benefits Advisor.
Key Responsibilities:
* Payroll (30%)
* End-to-end monthly payroll for approx. 100 employees (P&I division) and 35 employees (sister company).
* Manage statutory payments (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.), RTI returns, P11Ds, and year-end reporting.
* Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
* Compensation & Benefits (70%)
* Administer pensions (auto-enrolment), perks schemes, holiday purchase, SPOT awards, long service and retirement awards.
* Manage bonuses, commissions, car allowances, private health insurance, and other ad-hoc agreements.
* Produce annual total reward statements and support compensation policy development.
* Systems & Compliance
* Act as a system superuser; support configuration, testing, and reporting improvements.
* Ensure compliance with payroll, taxation, pension, and data protection legislation.
* Stakeholder Support
* Provide expert advice to HR, Finance, and operational managers.
* Act as trusted point of contact for payroll and benefits queries.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Strong payroll experience and solid understanding of compensation & benefits.
* Confident communicator with resilience
* CIPP qualification desirable; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
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