Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Distinct; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in payroll and benefits is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to ensure accurate payroll and exceptional benefits administration. Based in Nottingham, you will support payroll across the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Australia, collaborate with a passionate team, and promote process efficiencies. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in payroll processing and a people-focused approach, with a hybrid work setup of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle payroll processing experience.
• Familiarity with payroll compliance and regional legislation.
• Experience in benefits administration and HRIS maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll data entry and processing.
• Administer various benefit programs and support claims.
• Participate in HR/payroll projects and improvements.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

People-focused approach

Tech-curiosity

Process improvement knowledge

Job description

Location : Nottingham, NG8

Department : People

Type : Permanent

Reports to : Total Rewards Manager (US)

Salary : £50,000-£55,000

Hybrid set-up : 3 days in the office, 2 days WDH

About the Role

As a Payroll and Benefits Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering accurate payroll and exceptional benefits administration across multiple regions. You’ll work with a passionate, international People team to ensure employees receive a seamless, supportive, and compliant payroll and benefits experience.

This role is responsible for managing payroll and benefits across: United Kingdom (primary focus), Netherlands, and Australia.

If you’re meticulous, people-focused, tech‑curious, and excited by the opportunity to streamline processes, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

Payroll

• Collect, compile, and enter payroll data with accuracy
• Process payroll across regions within established deadlines
• Investigate discrepancies, resolve errors, and issue reports as needed
• Maintain payroll records and update changes (salary updates, transfers, leavers, job changes)
• Respond to employee pay‑related queries with clarity and care
• Complete pay‑related documentation such as employment verifications
• Ensure payroll compliance, internal controls, and adherence to regional legislation

Benefits

• Administer benefit programs including PMI, salary sacrifice, statutory and enhanced pay, pension, life insurance, and wellness offerings
• Conduct benefits orientations and guide employees through the self‑enrolment system
• Maintain benefit records and ensure HRIS accuracy for payroll deductions
• Support employees through benefit claims (health, income protection, life, etc.)
• Reconcile monthly premium statements and coordinate invoice processing
• Support benefit plan renewals and annual provider / broker reviews
• Organise benefit education sessions and ensure required employee notices are distributed
• Assist with reporting and compliance requirements

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in HR / payroll projects, pay and reward cycles, and policy compliance
• Contribute to process automation and technology / AI‑driven improvements

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of full‑cycle payroll processing experience
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