This is a great opportunity for a professional and knowledgeable Payroll/Benefits Officer who is available for a minimum of 3 months and has current understanding of employment legislation, pensions and reward schemes. The successful applicant will be solutions orientated and have extensive experience processing a payroll independently whilst operating efficiently within a fast-paced environment. Systems implementation experience would be a distinct advantage.

The role will be offered on a hybrid basis 2/3 days office based and a 4 day weeks could be considered for the right candidate. Hours 9.00 - 5.30 pm with some flexibility.


Duties

*Collate and submit monthly payroll information, liaising with the payroll supplier to ensure correct and timely payments are made.
*Produce information for internal and external audits.
*Provide management information (metrics) monthly, quarterly and annually.
*Support Gender Pay Gap reporting and activities.
*Support the annual pay review cycle.
*Ensure payroll and benefit enquiries are dealt with and resolved efficiently.
*Lead on reward payroll windows ensuring colleagues can opt in or out of various reward initiatives

Experience
*Experience in processing payroll in a role with substantial autonomy.
*A sound knowledge of pension schemes and reward systems.
*Experience providing advice and guidance on pay and reward issues.
*Previously been in involve in automating systems.
*Demonstrated ability to interpret reports with strong attention to detail.
*A good team-player with excellent communication and customer focus skills.
*Relevant payroll qualification (CIPP) or able to demonstrate knowledge gained by experience.
*Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HMRC changes impacting pay and reward.
*High level IT skills, in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience of using HR databases.
*Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitasking and scheduling regular reports.
*Confident working independently to analyse problems and develop practical solutions.
*Confident working in an ever changing environment.