This role is take ownership of the UK Payroll delivery and benefits administration for a global Engineering firm in Hemel Hempstead. You will be conducting end to end processing, implementing payroll controls and supporting the wider HR operations.
Client Details
Our Client
*Trading for over 20+ years within the UK market
*More than 400 employees nationally
*Private Equity backed
*National presence with a large base in Hemel Hempstead
*Locations in western Europe (France, Germany) and the US
Description
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Payroll Management
*Process accurate and timely monthly UK payroll using payroll systems (experience with ADP iHCM is advantageous).
*Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll queries, including tax, National Insurance, statutory leave, and pay discrepancies.
*Review, reconcile, and validate payroll outputs with a high degree of accuracy.
*Lead annual payroll activities, including P11D reporting and year-end reconciliations.
*Support Finance with audits, variance analysis, and technical payroll queries.
*Drive improvements to payroll processes, controls, and documentation.
Benefits Administration *Manage the company car scheme, including orders, renewals, approvals, and compliance activities.
*Administer a range of employee benefits such as pensions, healthcare, Cycle to Work, SAYE, and other UK benefit programmes.
*Ensure benefits data is accurately reflected in payroll and compliant with UK regulations.
*Support annual benefit renewals and employee enrolment cycles.
HR Coordination & Support *Support on boarding and off boarding processes, ensuring payroll and benefits records are updated accurately.
*Maintain high-quality employee data across HR and ERP systems, performing regular audits and corrections.
*Assist with site inductions, HR communications, and engagement initiatives.
*Support HR projects, cyclical changes, reporting requirements, and issue resolution activities.
Profile
A successful Payroll and Benefits Specialist should have:
*Strong UK end to end payroll exposure - understanding of all statutory requirements
*Experience within numerous pay variances
*Multi payroll system exposure
*Strong knowledge of HMRC compliance and tax rules
*Experience with benefits administration and partnering with external providers
*Strong excel user - pivot tables, vlookups etc.
*To be within a commutable distance of the office
*CIPP Qualification (Highly desirable)
Job Offer
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
*Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
*Hybrid working - Hemel Hempstead office location
*Easy access via public transport
*Free parking on site
*Wider benefits package offered
*25 days holiday + Bank Holiday