Payroll & Benefits Advisor

I am working with a client who is looking to appoint a Payroll & Benefits Advisor. Key Responsibilities: Payroll (30%) End-to-end monthly payroll for approx. 100 employees (P&I division) and 35 employees (sister company). Manage statutory payments (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.), RTI returns, P11Ds, and year-end reporting. Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly. Compensation & Benefits (70%) Administer pensions (auto-enrolment), perks schemes, holiday purchase, SPOT awards, long service and retirement awards. Manage bonuses, commissions, car allowances, private health insurance, and other ad-hoc agreements. Produce annual total reward statements and support compensation policy development. Systems & Compliance Act as a system superuser; support configuration, testing, and reporting improvements. Ensure compliance with payroll, taxation, pension, and data protection legislation. Stakeholder Support Provide expert advice to HR, Finance, and operational managers. Act as trusted point of contact for payroll and benefits queries. Ideal Candidate Profile: Strong payroll experience and solid understanding of compensation & benefits. Confident communicator with resilience CIPP qualification desirable; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Benefits Offered: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension scheme (up to 7% employer match) Death in service (3x annual salary) Sick pay scheme Perks@Work discounts Employee wellbeing programme Cycle to work scheme Free parking on site Career progression and L&D opportunities If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-16