End-to-End Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Hewett Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Worcester is seeking a highly organized Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee the entire payroll lifecycle and manage employee benefits. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in payroll, a strong understanding of UK legislation, and proficiency in Sage Payroll systems. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 and the opportunity to work within a supportive culture emphasizing autonomy and stability.

Benefits

Strong benefits package

Competitive salary

Supportive people-first culture

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a dedicated payroll role, ideally within a multi-entity organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Experience using payroll and HRIS systems, Sage preferred.
• Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end monthly payroll processing across multiple entities.
• Management of Sage Payroll and HR systems.
• Administration of employee benefits including pensions, health insurance, life assurance.
• Preparation and submission of statutory reporting.
• Year-end processing including P60s and P45s.
• Providing clear payroll advice to employees and managers.
• Reconciliation and resolution of payroll queries.
• Collaboration with People & Culture team on new starters and leavers.

Skills

UK payroll legislation knowledge

Sage Payroll and HR systems

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Professional payroll qualifications (CIPP Foundation or Diploma)

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency in Worcester is seeking a highly organized Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee the entire payroll lifecycle and manage employee benefits. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in payroll, a strong understanding of UK legislation, and proficiency in Sage Payroll systems. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 and the opportunity to work within a supportive culture emphasizing autonomy and stability.