Job Description
Are you a detail-focused payroll professional who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and ensuring processes run smoothly?
Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll and Benefits Officer to join their team in Longbridge, where you will be responsible for managing the payroll for around 1,000 employees while delivering advice on pensions, benefits, and pay queries.
What You’ll Be Doing
Process fixed and variable payroll data accurately and on time, ensuring employees are paid correctly each month.
Manage payroll deductions, taxes, and payments to third parties (e.g., HMRC, pension providers) within legal deadlines.
Support monthly payroll processes, including variance calculations and compliance submissions (FPS, EPS, RTI).
Administer local government and Teachers’ Pension Schemes, including processing member data and ensuring legislative compliance.
Assist scheme members with queries, transfers, quotations, and forms (opt-ins, opt-outs, retirements).
Maintain pension portal systems and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely communication with members and providers.
Complete year-end reporting, including P11Ds and P60s, and assist with internal and external audits.
Ensure all payroll and pension processes comply with GDPR, HMRC, and other statutory requirements.
Liaise proactively with HMRC and other regulatory bodies to resolve complex payroll issues.
Support and mentor the Payroll Apprentice, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Work closely with the People Services team to ensure smooth, accurate pay runs and excellent service to colleagues.
My client is looking for a payroll and benefits professional who thrives on accuracy, problem-solving. You will have a strong technical knowledge of payroll, pensions, and statutory requirements, and you’ll take pride in supporting employees with clarity, confidence, and professionalism
Must have at least 2 years’ experience in a payroll function (Payroll Admin/ specialist/ assistant). Also have an understanding of PAYE and regulations
Skills :
Must have at least 2 years’ experience in a payroll function (Payroll Admin/ specialist/ assistant). Also have an understanding of PAYE and regulations