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Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Location: Norwich
Salary: £45,000 (DOE)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home (Flexible)
We’re working with a well-established organisation looking for a detail-focused and dependable Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of payroll and employee benefits across multiple UK sites, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a smooth experience for employees.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage the full payroll cycle each month in collaboration with a third-party provider, ensuring all data is accurate and deadlines are met
- Maintain and update employee records for pay, benefits, time and attendance and any changes such as salary reviews or role changes
- Oversee the administration of employee benefits including healthcare, life assurance, and pensions, handling enrolments, changes, and terminations
- Support monthly reporting and reconciliation processes, ensuring accurate data is provided to internal stakeholders
- Act as the first point of contact for all payroll and benefits queries, offering clear and timely support to employees
- Keep up to date with changes in payroll legislation and tax codes, ensuring all processes remain compliant
- Contribute to audits and support continuous improvement of payroll and benefit processes
- Assist with reviewing and negotiating benefit provider contracts to ensure value and competitiveness
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience in end-to-end UK payroll and benefits administration
- Solid understanding of payroll legislation and statutory compliance requirements
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
- Confident using payroll systems and Excel
- Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- A proactive mindset, always looking for ways to improve processes and employee experience
- Desirable: Experience using Workday
- Desirable: Knowledge of salary sacrifice
If you’re looking for a role where you can take full ownership of payroll and benefits in a collaborative, people-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.
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