Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Are you an experienced Payroll and Benefits professional looking for your next opportunity? We''re working with a growing organisation that''s seeking a specialist to take ownership of payroll and employee benefits. This role offers the chance to make a real impact by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a great employee experience.Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll ManagementEnd-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation.Maintain records, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve queries.Oversee commission processes from calculation to reporting.Ensure compliance with IR35/off-payroll legislation.Act as the go-to point for complex payroll queries.Support payroll audits while maintaining confidentiality.Benefits AdministrationAdminister employee benefit programmes (pension, health, life insurance, wellness schemes, EV salary sacrifice).Be the first point of contact for benefit queries, enrolments, and changes.Coordinate renewals, open enrolment periods, and employee communications.Work with external advisors to improve benefits offerings.Compliance and ReportingManage all statutory and compliance obligations, including PSA and P11D reporting.Lead on Gender Pay Gap reporting alongside HR.Deliver accurate and timely year-end submissions.Systems and Process ImprovementManage payroll system updates and documentation.Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.Introduce best practices and new ideas for payroll and ..... full job details .....