Payroll & Benefits Specialist | UK Payroll Expert

Wenzel's the Bakers; Watford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount at Wenzel's Stores

Company pension scheme

28 days’ holiday

Birthday day off

Wellbeing Centre access

Job summary

Wenzel's the Bakers is seeking a Payroll & People Specialist in Watford to oversee end-to-end payroll processing and administer compensation and benefits across the business.

You will ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, deliver accurate payroll KPI dashboards, and collaborate with HR and Finance on payroll projects, data analysis, and reporting to support a fair total reward offering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll for a medium or large organisation.
• In-depth understanding of UK payroll legislation, taxation, and compliance.
• Experience managing compensation and benefits programmes, including vendor liaison.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret data and provide insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in HRIS, T&A, payroll systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Relevant qualification in payroll or HR (e.g. CIPP, CIPD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing accurately and on time.
• Complete monthly PAYE and NI reconciliations, ensuring timely payment preparation.
• Manage submissions for salary sacrifice schemes and liaise with agencies on Attachment of Earnings and Court Orders.
• Ensure Benefit in Kind items are accurately recorded and reported through P11D and PSA submissions.
• Maintain compliance with payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Lead preparation of the monthly Payroll KPI Dashboard.
• Forecast and plan future payroll requirements through data analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver payroll and compliance projects effectively.
• Provide expert advice on complex payroll and compliance matters.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Act as a subject matter expert for payroll, compliance, and benefits, supporting HR and Finance.
• Complete ONS submissions and Gender Pay Gap reporting as required.

Skills

End-to-end payroll management

UK payroll legislation

Data analysis & insights

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication & stakeholder management

Attention to detail

HRIS/T&A/payroll systems

Excel proficiency

Education

CIPP or CIPD qualification preferred

Tools

HRIS

T&A systems

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wenzel's the Bakers is seeking a Payroll & People Specialist in Watford to oversee end-to-end payroll processing and administer compensation and benefits across the business.

You will ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, deliver accurate payroll KPI dashboards, and collaborate with HR and Finance on payroll projects, data analysis, and reporting to support a fair total reward offering.