Payroll & Benefits Specialist

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for payroll and benefits administration across multiple entities, covering the UK and Ireland.

Working closely with HR, Finance and external providers, you will ensure payrolls are processed accurately and on time, while supporting the effective administration of employee benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes across multiple UK and Ireland entities.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to coordinate monthly payrolls.
• Prepare, validate and reconcile payroll data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage payroll changes, statutory submissions and year-end payroll activities.
• Oversee pension administration, auto-enrolment and regulatory requirements.
• Administer a range of employee benefits, including private medical insurance, salary sacrifice car schemes and cycle to work schemes.
• Manage relationships with external benefits providers, pension advisers and brokers.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll and benefits queries, providing guidance to employees and managers.
• Support payroll and benefits audits, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You:

• Significant experience managing payroll within a multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK and Irish payroll processes and legislation.
• Previous experience administering a broad range of employee benefits.
• Experience working with external payroll providers and benefits vendors.
• Good understanding of pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems experience.
• Experience using ADP platforms, particularly iHCM, is essential.
• CIPP qualification or similar would be advantageous.

Contract Details:

• Initial 3-month contract.
• Full-time position.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. Based in Heathrow
• £20-£25 per hour + holiday pay.
• Immediate start available.