Payroll and 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

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Worcester | Full-time

£30,000 - £35,000

Hewett Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing organisation with the appointment of a highly organised and detail-focused Payroll & Benefits Specialist.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive People & Culture function where you will take ownership of the full payroll lifecycle and the administration of a wide range of employee benefits.

This hands-on, specialist role is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys problem solving and takes pride in delivering an accurate, compliant and reliable payroll service.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end monthly payroll processing across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Management of Sage Payroll and Sage HR systems, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.

• Administration of employee benefits including pensions, health insurance, life assurance, and pay awards.

• Preparation and submission of statutory reporting (PAYE, NI, HMRC submissions, gender pay gap data, etc.).

• Year-end processing including P60s, P45s, and support with P11D/P11Db submissions.

• Providing clear and timely payroll advice to employees, managers, and internal stakeholders.

• Reconciliation, auditing, and proactive resolution of payroll queries and discrepancies.

• Close collaboration with the People & Culture team on new starters, leavers and contractual changes.

About you

You will be an experienced Payroll and Benefits professional who is confident working independently with strong technical knowledge. You will bring:

• 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.

• Professional payroll qualifications such as CIPP (Foundation or Diploma) are highly advantageous.

Why Join?

• Join a supportive, people-first culture

• Opportunity for autonomy and ownership of the payroll function

• Strong benefits package and competitive salary

• Long-term stability with an organisation that values its people

If you have the relevant skills and exprience then please do apply or get in contact for further details.