Group Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Grafton Group plc; Hollywood; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building material distributor, Grafton Group, is seeking a Group Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join their team. This crucial role will ensure efficient payroll operations and support employee benefits administration for around 6,000 employees. Candidates should have prior payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and organizational skills. The position offers a salary of up to £28,000, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan and life assurance (3x salary)

Enhanced family leave policies

Access to internal employee benefits platform

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration, ideally with exposure to month-end processes.
• Familiarity with employee benefits administration is highly desirable.
• Working towards CIPD or CIPP qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end processing of monthly payrolls, ensuring compliance.
• Provide support for company’s benefits platform and assist with enrolment processes.
• Respond to payroll-related employee queries in a timely manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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Grafton Group is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join a dedicated team serving around 6,000 employees across the UK and Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of a core business function - while contributing to the wider employee experience across the Group.

What you’ll be doing:

Payroll Administration (Approx. 50% of role):

• Oversee the end-to-end processing of a small portfolio of monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Liaise with internal departments and external payroll providers to gather, validate, and submit payroll data in a timely manner.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports, addressing any discrepancies or anomalies.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including P60 and P11D preparation and distribution.
• Respond to payroll-related employee queries in a timely and professional manner.

Benefits Administration (Approx. 50% of role):

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the company’s benefits platform, ensuring employee data is accurate and up to date.
• Support the enrolment and renewal processes for employee benefits such as private medical insurance and health cash plans.
• Act as a point of contact for benefit-related queries from employees, escalating more complex issues to the Reward Manager.
• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure accurate reporting for all employee benefits.
• Assist with communications related to reward and benefits initiatives, including onboarding materials and policy updates.

What we’re looking for:

● Previous experience in payroll administration, ideally with exposure to month-end processes.

● Familiarity with employee benefits administration is highly desirable.

● Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.

● Excellent organisational and time management skills.

● Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

● Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel); experience with payroll systems and benefits platforms is a plus.

• Working towards CIPD or CIPP qualifications would be advantageous but not essential.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C or above.

What we offer:

● Salary up to £28,000 and bonus structure

● Hybrid working: 3 days in our Wythall office, 2 days from home

● 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

● Health cash plan and life assurance (3x salary)

● Enhanced family leave policies

● Access to our internal employee benefits platform with retail discounts and perks

● Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Why Join Grafton Group?

As a leading distributor of building materials and home improvement products, Grafton Group operates across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. We have a proud heritage and a reputation for innovation, quality, and service. Our brands are household names in their sectors, and our people are the foundation of our continued success.

Working with us means joining a values-led, supportive business that offers real scope for influence and impact. We invest in our people, encourage team collaboration, and actively champion continuous improvement. You’ll join a stable, growing company where your expertise will be valued, and your voice heard.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Building Materials

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