Are you an experienced Payroll & Benefits professional looking for your next opportunity? We're working with a growing organisation that's seeking a specialist to take ownership of payroll and employee benefits. This role offers the chance to make a real impact by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a great employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management
* End-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation.
* Maintain records, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve queries.
* Oversee commission processes from calculation to reporting.
* Ensure compliance with IR35/off-payroll legislation.
* Act as the go-to point for complex payroll queries.
* Support payroll audits while maintaining confidentiality.
Benefits Administration
* Administer employee benefit programmes (pension, health, life insurance, wellness schemes, EV salary sacrifice).
* Be the first point of contact for benefit queries, enrolments, and changes.
* Coordinate renewals, open enrolment periods, and employee communications.
* Work with external advisors to improve benefits offerings.
Compliance & Reporting
* Manage all statutory and compliance obligations, including PSA and P11D reporting.
* Lead on Gender Pay Gap reporting alongside HR.
* Deliver accurate and timely year-end submissions.
Systems & Process Improvement
* Manage payroll system updates and documentation.
* Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
* Introduce best practices and new ideas for payroll and benefits.
Collaboration & Communication
* Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure smooth, accurate processes.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
* Clearly communicate complex payroll and benefits topics to non-specialists.
About You
* Proven experience in payroll and benefits administration.
* In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax laws, pensions, and reporting.
* Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and accuracy.
* Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
* Excellent IT skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information.
* (Desirable) Payroll certification such as CPP or equivalent.
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