Payroll & Benefits Advisor

Job DescriptionPayroll, Benefits 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 & ComplianceAct as a system superuser; support configuration, testing, and reporting improvements.Ensure compliance with payroll, taxation, pension, and data protection legislation.Stakeholder SupportProvide 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 resilienceCIPP qualification desirable; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.Benefits Offered:25 days holiday + bank holidaysPension scheme (up to 7% employer match)Death in service (3x annual salary)Sick pay schemePerks@Work discountsEmployee wellbeing programmeCycle to work schemeFree parking on siteCareer progression and L&D opportunitiesIf 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. # 4761321

Created: 2026-04-08