Payroll & Benefits Administrator

To support the Payroll function of the business and be responsible for all aspects of payroll from start to finish including Year Ends, Auto-Enrolment and payroll reconciliations.

The role will include working to strict deadlines and communicating regularly with employees and department managers.

Manage 4 payrolls of approximately 700 staff in total, in accordance with strict deadlines.

Along with the administrators in the team, provide advice and information to managers and employees in all payroll related matters.

Resolution of issues or escalation to HRBP or manager.

Cover all aspects of processing payroll.

Producing P45s and year end reporting including P35/P60/P11D's forms as required.

Maintenance of the payroll database.

Ensure flexible benefits are processed via payroll.

Close the flexible benefit window each month and run reports.

Liaise with benefit provider on any queries.

Demonstrable strong "hands on" experience in full payroll process.

Significant knowledge and use of payroll system: preferably Ernie, IRIS payroll or Cascade.

An understanding of current UK specific legislation including and not limited to : tax year-end procedures (P11D, P60).

Familiarity with working in a matrix environment, including cross-cultural working.

Comfortable with detail, data handling and analysis. Personal integrity when handling confidential information.

Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative, ability to work in a changing environment to meet demanding deadlines and timescales.

Effective listening and communication skills, highly developed interpersonal skills.