Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Compensation/Payroll and Benefits Officer for an office-based role in the City of London. You will support a small team by providing first-class administrative assistance across payroll, compensation, and benefits activities. Ideal candidates are strong administrators with excellent MS Excel skills and prior payroll administration experience. This is a full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule, ideal for candidates returning to work.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration is advantageous.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter data for new starters, leavers, and transfers.
• Process employee changes for various payrolls.
• Produce statutory calculations – Tax, NI, SMP, SSP.
• Assist with benefits administration and renewals.
• Liaise with HMRC and third-party benefits providers.
• Entry of timesheet and overtime.
• Support audit processes.
• Act as point of contact for payroll team queries.
• Perform general administrative tasks.
• Run payroll end to end including RTI submissions.
• Help with year-end P60s and P11ds.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent MS Office skills

Payroll administration experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

ResourceLink Payroll system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Compensation/Payroll and Benefits Officer for an office-based role in the City of London. You will support a small team by providing first-class administrative assistance across payroll, compensation, and benefits activities. Ideal candidates are strong administrators with excellent MS Excel skills and prior payroll administration experience. This is a full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule, ideal for candidates returning to work.