Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Marc Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits professional to manage payroll processes and employee benefits administration. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with UK legislation and improve processes for better efficiency. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills and be proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. This role provides the opportunity to make a significant impact on employee experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax laws, pensions, and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Excellent IT skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with UK legislation.
• Administer employee benefit programmes including pensions and wellness schemes.
• Manage all statutory and compliance obligations, including reporting.
• Implement process improvements and introduce best practices.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits administration

Compliance with UK payroll legislation

Data analysis

Communication skills

IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Payroll certification (CPP or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Payroll & Benefits professional looking for your next opportunity? We're working with a growing organisation that's seeking a specialist to take ownership of payroll and employee benefits. This role offers the chance to make a real impact by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a great employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Management
  • End-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation.
  • Maintain records, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve queries.
  • Oversee commission processes from calculation to reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with IR35/off-payroll legislation.
  • Act as the go-to point for complex payroll queries.
  • Support payroll audits while maintaining confidentiality.
• Benefits Administration
  • Administer employee benefit programmes (pension, health, life insurance, wellness schemes, EV salary sacrifice).
  • Be the first point of contact for benefit queries, enrolments, and changes.
  • Coordinate renewals, open enrolment periods, and employee communications.
  • Work with external advisors to improve benefits offerings.
• Compliance & Reporting
  • Manage all statutory and compliance obligations, including PSA and P11D reporting.
  • Lead on Gender Pay Gap reporting alongside HR.
  • Deliver accurate and timely year-end submissions.
• Systems & Process Improvement
  • Manage payroll system updates and documentation.
  • Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
  • Introduce best practices and new ideas for payroll and benefits.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure smooth, accurate processes.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
  • Clearly communicate complex payroll and benefits topics to non-specialists.

About You

• Proven experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax laws, pensions, and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and accuracy.
• Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Excellent IT skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information.
• (Desirable) Payroll certification such as CPP or equivalent.

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