Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Waylands Automotive Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programmes

Other employee benefits as introduced

Discounted rates of vehicle parts and

Opportunities for training and career

Contributory pensions scheme

Life insurance of 3 x salary

Job summary

Waylands Automotive Limited in Reading is recruiting a Payroll Administrator to prepare and process monthly payroll for all employees across the group. You will handle Sage 50 payroll end-to-end, verify salaries, bonuses and deductions, and ensure statutory payments are met with precision.

You will also manage benefits and pensions administration, respond to payroll queries, and support year-end processes such as P60s and P11Ds.

Qualifications

• Previous Sage 50 payroll administration experience (end to end) is essential.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Experience administering employee benefits and pensions.
• Experience within a multi-site business.
• Payroll qualification or relevant professional certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll data for all employees across the Group.
• Verify payroll information including salaries, commission payments, bonus payments, overtime, deductions, statutory payments and benefits.
• Process parental and sickness payments in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Reconcile payroll reports and identify any discrepancies prior to payroll approval.
• Liaise with General and Department Managers to ensure all information submitted is accurate.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and documentation.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
• Complete year-end payroll activities including P60s and P11D reporting.
• Benefits Administration: administer enrolments, amendments and removals; maintain records; liaise with providers; support renewals.
• Pension Administration: administer auto-enrolment; ensure contributions are calculated and submitted; manage joiners/leavers; liaise with providers.
• HR & Compliance Support: ensure HMRC and employment law compliance; assist with HR tasks and audits; maintain confidential records; produce payroll and benefits reports; support salary review and bonus administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Discretion

Customer service skills

Education

Payroll qualification or relevant professional certification

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

HRIS / HR systems

Job description

• Prepare and process monthly payroll data for all employees across the Group.
• Previous Sage 50 payroll administration experience (end to end) is essential
• Ensure all new starters, leavers, contractual changes and payroll amendments are accurately recorded and submitted within payroll deadlines.
• Verify payroll information including salaries, commission payments, bonus payments, overtime, deductions, statutory payments and benefits.
• Process parental and sickness payments in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Reconcile payroll reports and identify any discrepancies prior to payroll approval.
• Liaise with General and Department Managers to ensure all information submitted is accurate.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and documentation.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
• Complete year-end payroll activities including P60s and P11D reporting.

Benefits Administration

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programmes
• Other employee benefits as introduced by the business
• Process benefit enrolments, amendments and removals.
• Maintain accurate records of all employee benefits.
• Liaise with benefit providers to resolve employee queries and administrative issues.
• Support the annual renewal of benefits and schemes

Pension Administration

• Administer auto-enrolment and pension processes.
• Ensure pension contributions are accurately calculated and submitted.
• Manage pension joiners, leavers and contribution changes.
• Liaise with pension providers on behalf of employees and the business.

HR & Compliance Support

• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, payroll regulations and employment law requirements.
• Assist with generalist HR tasks including emails & calls
• Support payroll audits and compliance checks.
• Maintain confidential employee records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Produce payroll and benefits reports as requested
• Assist with annual salary review and bonus administration processes.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as required.

Person Specification

• Previous Sage 50 payroll administration experience (end to end)
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Experience administering employee benefits and pensions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience within a multi-site business.
• Experience of HR systems and employee databases.
• Payroll qualification or relevant professional certification.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Organisational skills
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration and teamwork

What Do You Get in Return?

• 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri
• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays)
• Benefits platform with employee support programme
• Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Contributory pensions scheme for eligible staff
• Life insurance of 3 x salary

Ref: Payroll Admin

Closing Date 30/10/2026

Location Waylands Volvo Reading

Benefits Admin

Salary Up to £34K.