Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Michael Page Finance; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Pension

Flexible start times

23 + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in St Helens is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator for a full-time permanent role. You will handle end-to-end payroll, manage statutory payments, and administer employee benefits while ensuring accuracy on Sage and compliance with UK payroll legislation.

The role offers a clear progression path, on-site office, flexible start times, and a supportive team. Training is provided for benefits administration, and you will work with the payroll team to resolve queries,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration.
• Current UK Payroll legislation knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills for resolving queries and liaising with colleagues.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll accurately onto Sage.
• Statutory payments including; SSP, SMP, SPP.
• Year-end payroll including P11D.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Administer employee benefits, including pensions and holiday entitlements.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Assist with payroll audits
• Support ad hoc administrative tasks related to payroll and benefits as needed.

Skills

Payroll administration

UK payroll legislation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

As a Payroll and Benefits Administrator in St Helens, you'll be responsible for processing payroll and managing employee benefits on a full-time, permanent basis.

Client Details

Our client is massivley growing and looking for a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to help support during these changes, on a full-time, permanent basis in St Helens. Benefits isn't required as will be trained in the role, but end-end payroll is required for this role.

Description

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator duties include:

• Prepare and process payroll accurately onto Sage.
• Statutory payments including; SSP, SMP, SPP.
• Year-end payroll including P11D
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with legislation
• Administer employee benefits, including pensions and holiday entitlements.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Assist with payroll audits
• Support ad hoc administrative tasks related to payroll and benefits as needed.

Profile

A successful Payroll and Benefits Administrator should have:

• Previous experience in payroll administration.
• Current UK Payroll legislation knowledge
• Excellent communication skills for resolving queries and liaising with colleagues.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Offer

The benefits include:

• Competitive salary: £30k, rising to 32.5k after prohbation
• Full time office
• Flexible start times
• 23 + 8 bank holiday
• Parking
• Pension

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.