About this role
Your new company
An established international organisation is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to take ownership of payroll and HR administration across the UK and Ireland. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys combining technical payroll expertise with a few broader HR responsibilities. Working closely with an outsourced payroll provider, you will manage end-to-end payroll and benefits administration, maintain compliance with UK and Irish legislation, support employee lifecycle activities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of HR and payroll processes. Offering significant scope for professional development and increased responsibility, this role provides the chance to play a key part in supporting employees and driving operational excellence.
Your new role
You will independently manage the end-to-end monthly payroll and benefits administration for UK and Ireland employees, working closely with the outsourced payroll provider, ADP. Key responsibilities will include:
Processing monthly payroll changes and reconciling payroll reportsResolving payroll queries and discrepanciesEnsuring compliance with PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory paymentsManaging pension auto-enrolment and employee benefitsMaintaining accurate employee data across HR systemsProducing HR reports covering headcount, turnover and absenceSupporting employee onboarding, offboarding and statutory leavePreparing employment contracts, variation letters and other documentationIdentifying opportunities to improve payroll and HR processes What you'll need to succeed
You will have previous experience in a payroll position, with the confidence to take ownership of your workload. Knowledge of UK and Irish payroll legislation and statutory requirementsExperience using payroll systems, ideally ADP Experience with HR systems, preferably SuccessFactors or SAP is advantageousAdvanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly ExcelStrong attention to detail and numerical accuracyExcellent organisation and prioritisation skillsClear written and verbal communicationThe ability to work independently and meet deadlinesComplete discretion when handling confidential informationA collaborative, reliable and proactive approach What you'll get in return
Salary offered: £40,000 - £45,000Pension - Employer contribution 7% (varies on years of service). After 5 years, it goes up.Hybrid working: 3 days office, 2 home What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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