Payroll Administrator

Jensten Group; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensten Group is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support payroll and benefits for approximately 1000 employees. This hybrid role involves payroll processing, system administration, and resolving employee queries, providing opportunities for learning and professional development within payroll and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews and bonus scheme

Flexible hybrid working options

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Auto-enrolment into pension scheme

Group Life Assurance

Fully paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption

Support for professional qualification studies

Discounts on cinema tickets and meals

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role required.
• Ability to manage queries effectively.
• Desire to learn and develop within Payroll & Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and processing of payroll accurately.
• Update HR & Payroll systems for data accuracy.
• Manage employee queries related to payroll & benefits.

Skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Initiative

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

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Following continued growth of the Jensten Group, we are seeking to recruit a Payroll Administrator to support the Payroll & Benefits Manager in the end-to-end payroll and benefits process in a seamless and compliant manner for circa 1000 employees and growing.

You will be a part of the wider HR Shared Services & Operations team, which is based at our Huntingdon office with the flexibility of hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days from home).

Key responsibilities of Payroll Administrator:

• Payroll Processing: Assist in the preparation and processing of a monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and UK employment laws.
• System Administration: Update relevant HR & Payroll systems with employee information to ensure data accuracy and efficiency.
• Employee Support: Manage employee queries related to payroll & benefits within our ticketing system and assist in resolving any payroll discrepancies promptly.
• Benefits Administration: Provide administrative support for pensions and benefits, answering queries from internal and external contacts.

About you

As our Payroll Administrator, you should have experience working in an administrative role, with the confidence to address queries effectively and efficiently with internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll also be or have:

• Good team player with the ability to support the wider team when needed
• Able to prioritize tasks and take initiative
• Proven experience working under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook & Excel
• The desire to learn and develop within Payroll & Benefits

When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and a range of rewards and benefits including:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews and bonus scheme
• Flexible hybrid working options
• 27 days annual leave (plus a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) plus bank holidays
• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Flex-benefits – a range of flexible benefits to choose from
• Group Life Assurance
• Fully paid 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave
• Support for professional qualification studies relevant to your role
• Perks at work – discounts on cinema tickets, meals, luxury items, etc.
• Holiday purchase scheme – up to 5 days annually

About Us:

Launched in 2018, Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. We grow organically and through acquisitions, placing nearly £600m GWP into the market via retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and underwriting arms.

We bridge the gap between consolidators and provincial brokers. We have the scale, ambition, and expertise to stand out, with a culture and entrepreneurial spirit that keeps our client focus at the core. We are not just a leading independent broking group; we are also one of the most exciting.

Join us to be part of a team committed to delivering insurance distribution excellence. Our EVP work helps us maintain and enhance our culture and benefits, making Jensten Group a great place to work, learn, and grow.