Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Location:
(Nottingham, NG8)
Department:
People
Type:
Permanent
Reports to:
Total Rewards Manager (US)
Salary:
£50,000-£55,000
Hybrid set-up:
3 days in the office, 2 days WDH
About the Role
As a Payroll and Benefits
Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering accurate payroll and exceptional benefits administration across multiple regions. You'll work with a passionate, international People team to ensure employees receive a seamless, supportive, and compliant payroll and benefits experience.
This role is responsible for managing payroll and benefits across:
* United Kingdom (primary focus)
* Netherlands
* Australia
If you're meticulous, people-focused, tech-curious, and excited by the opportunity to streamline processes, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
Payroll
* Collect, compile, and enter payroll data with accuracy
* Process payroll across regions within established deadlines
* Investigate discrepancies, resolve errors, and issue reports as needed
* Maintain payroll records and update changes (salary updates, transfers, leavers, job changes)
* Respond to employee pay-related queries with clarity and care
* Complete pay-related documentation such as employment verifications
* Ensure payroll compliance, internal controls, and adherence to regional legislation
Benefits
* Administer benefit programs including PMI, salary sacrifice, statutory and enhanced pay, pension, life insurance, and wellness offerings
* Conduct benefits orientations and guide employees through the self-enrolment system
* Maintain benefit records and ensure HRIS accuracy for payroll deductions
* Support employees through benefit claims (health, income protection, life, etc.)
* Reconcile monthly premium statements and coordinate invoice processing
* Support benefit plan renewals and annual provider/broker reviews
* Organise benefit education sessions and ensure required employee notices are distributed
* Assist with reporting and compliance requirements
Continuous Improvement
* Participate in HR/payroll projects, pay and reward cycles, and policy compliance
* Contribute to process automation and technology/AI-driven improvements
What You'll Bring
* 5+ years
of full-cycle payroll processing experience
* Strong proficiency with
HRIS/Payroll systems
— Workday and Celergo are a plus
* Solid understanding of
HR, Finance, and accounting principles
* In-depth knowledge of
UK payroll legislation
: PAYE, NIC, P11D, salary sacrifice, statutory payments
* Experience with multi-country payroll/benefits (or willingness to learn)
* Recognised UK payroll qualification (e.g.,
CIPP
) preferred
* Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to accuracy and employee experience