Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Fusion Recruitment Limited; East Midlands, Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Predominantly remote work

1–2 office visits per month

Ownership of payroll & benefits

Collaborative team

Job summary

Fusion Recruitment Limited is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to own UK payroll operations and employee benefits administration. The role combines end-to-end payroll processing with benefits management, company car fleet oversight, expenses control and system governance.

The position is predominantly remote with 1–2 days monthly in Derby or Leicester, offering ownership and cross-functional collaboration with HR and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive end-to-end UK payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
• Experience using IRIS Payroll and HR systems.
• Experience administering employee benefits and Benefit-in-Kind reporting.
• Experience managing company car schemes and fleet administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll process for UK employees.
• Process payroll using IRIS Payroll and related systems.
• Administer starters, leavers, promotions and contractual changes.
• Handle statutory payments and deductions (PAYE, NI, pensions).
• Maintain payroll documentation and reporting, including P60s and PSA.

Skills

UK payroll experience

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

IRIS Payroll

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum

Location: Remote with 1-2 days per month in either Derby or Leicester office

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to take ownership of payroll operations and employee benefits administration within a growing organisation.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines end-to-end payroll processing with benefits administration, company car fleet management, expenses oversight and systems governance. Working closely with HR, Finance and external providers, you will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.

This position offers a predominantly remote working arrangement, with attendance required in either the Derby or Leicester office just 1-2 days per month.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Process payroll using IRIS Payroll and associated systems.
• Administer starters, leavers, promotions, salary increases and contractual changes.
• Process SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory payments.
• Ensure accurate PAYE, National Insurance, pension and statutory deductions.
• Complete HMRC submissions and associated payroll reporting requirements.
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll journals and support month-end and year-end processes.
• Support annual payroll activities including P60s, P11Ds, Class 1A NICs and PSA reporting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries.
• Produce payroll reporting and management information.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits including private medical insurance, pension schemes, life assurance, income protection and salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Maintain accurate benefit records and payroll deductions.
• Manage Benefit-in-Kind calculations and reporting.
• Liaise with providers, brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Support annual renewals, audits and benefits reporting requirements.

Company Car & Fleet Management

• Manage company vehicle fleet administration and records.
• Coordinate vehicle allocations, renewals, replacements and disposals.
• Maintain fleet compliance documentation, including insurance, MOTs and servicing schedules.
• Administer company car Benefit-in-Kind reporting.
• Monitor fuel card administration and vehicle cost reporting.

Expenses Administration

• Review and process employee expense claims.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and HMRC regulations.
• Reconcile expenses against payroll and finance records.
• Resolve employee expense queries and support periodic audits.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain payroll system integrity and data accuracy.
• Support system upgrades, testing and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures and documentation.
• Drive efficiencies, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and secure handling of employee information.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Extensive end-to-end UK payroll experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
• Experience using IRIS Payroll and HR systems.
• Experience administering employee benefits and Benefit-in-Kind reporting.
• Experience managing company car schemes and fleet administration.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working closely with HR, Finance and external providers.
• CIPP qualification preferred, although qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.

Benefits

• Salary of £42,000 - £45,000
• Predominantly remote working
• 1-2 office visits per month in Derby or Leicester
• Broad and varied role with genuine ownership
• Opportunity to work closely with HR and Finance teams
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a broad Payroll & Benefits position with excellent flexibility and responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.