Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Administrator
Location: Wallingford, Henley on Thames, Slough, Oxford, Reading, Marlow, Maidenhead, Thatcham
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 + Benefits + Hybrid working
Our client is seeking a dedicated Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join their team on a full-time basis. You will be responsible for processing payroll via a managed payroll service and administering the company employee benefits programs. Your primary focus will be on accurately and efficiently processing payroll, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and administering employee benefits programs. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the HR Team and will also be required to support the team with ad hoc HR administrative duties and projects. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills and a thorough understanding of payroll processes. A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Administrator to progress and begin a career with the Company.
Key Resposibilities:
- Process end-to-end payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments.
- Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and deductions in both Workday and Moorepay systems.
- Manage and update payroll-related taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
- Stay updated with payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including private health insurance, pension plans, and other benefit initiatives.
- Communicate with employees regarding payroll-related inquiries, benefits enrolment, and changes.
- Collaborate with the HR team to ensure accurate employee data in payroll and benefits systems.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of statutory reports and filings related to payroll and employee benefits.
- Support the implementation and integration of payroll and Benefits systems or software.
- Collaborate with external vendors, such as benefits providers and payroll service providers, to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.
- Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality policies in handling sensitive employee information.
- Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging trends in payroll and Benefits management.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed.
Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator, Compensation & Benefits Administrator, or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in using payroll software or systems for end-to-end payroll processing.
- Familiarity with Benefits management principles and employee benefits programs.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing payroll and administering Benefits.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines.
- Knowledge of relevant employment laws, regulations, and data protection requirements.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Proficient in using MS Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
- Experience with HRIS systems and payroll software, such as Moorepay and Workday is advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve payroll-related issues.
- Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in payroll and Benefits management practices.
Personal Qualities required:
- You will have strong people skills with both written and verbal communication skills at all levels, with a confident and professional telephone manner.
- Able to build relationships and work effectively with others at all levels across the business in person, by phone and by email.
- You will have a strong work ethic and be highly organised and methodical.
- Solution-focused, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
- Persistent and resilient under pressure.
- You will be meticulous and accurate with the ability to review your own work and detect and fix errors prior to your manager's review.
- A good team player, who can work on their own initiative as well as follow guidance and instructions from senior members of the team.
- Self-motivated, resourceful and keen to learn and share knowledge.
- Flexible and hardworking approach.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience required for this role, then please apply to Evolve Recruitment, Kingston upon Thames for more information.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.