UK Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Jobtailor; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an organised payroll administrator in Salisbury to join our UK payroll team. You will support monthly payroll processing, maintain employee records, and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and employment law.

You will handle payroll queries, support pension schemes, benefits, and year-end processes while safeguarding data confidentiality and adhering to GDPR. Some travel and security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Working towards or a desire to complete CIPD or CIPP Level 3 is desirable but not essential
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and numerical skills, confident in working with data
• Proactive, approachable, confident with good interpersonal skills enabling you to speak to and deal with all stakeholders
• Confident user of Excel
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Able to manage sensitive information whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Basic knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension auto enrolment is desirable
• Experience using payroll and/or HR systems is desirable
• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel
• A full valid UK driving license
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK
• Must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard at minimum
• Permission to work in the UK by the start of employment; proof of identity and eligibility required

Responsibilities

• Support the accurate administration of monthly UK payroll on time and in compliance with UK tax regulations and employment law
• Update and maintain information within HR and payroll software solutions
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records in compliance with HMRC and company requirements
• Act as first point of contact for payroll and employee benefits queries
• Escalate queries appropriately where required
• Support administration of workplace pension schemes and ensure compliance with The Pensions Regulator
• Support administration of employee benefits including pensions, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, and salary sacrifice schemes
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Respond promptly to general HR queries through various inboxes
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and company policies
• Perform other related duties as required
• Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety, report hazards and incidents, and participate in required training

Skills

Payroll Administration

Data Analysis

Numerical Skills

Pension Auto Enrolment

HR Systems Experience

UK Payroll Legislation

Record Keeping

Month-End Processes

Year-End Processes

GDPR Compliance

Education

CIPD Level 3

CIPP Level 3

Baseline Personnel Security Standard

Tools

HR Software Solutions

Payroll Software

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an organised payroll administrator in Salisbury to join our UK payroll team. You will support monthly payroll processing, maintain employee records, and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and employment law.

You will handle payroll queries, support pension schemes, benefits, and year-end processes while safeguarding data confidentiality and adhering to GDPR. Some travel and security clearance may be required.