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Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Broster Buchanan Ltd

Posted 13 days ago, valid for a day

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN4 5DT

Full Time

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The Payroll & Benefits Specialist position is a permanent role at an international logistics firm based in Northampton, offering a salary between £40k and £50k plus benefits.
This full-time office-based role requires a payroll professional with proven experience in payroll administration and management.
Key responsibilities include managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and acting as the primary contact for the outsourced payroll provider.
Candidates should have strong knowledge of tax regulations and pension schemes, along with meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
The role requires a commitment to delivering accurate and timely payroll while proactively resolving discrepancies and producing insightful reports for senior management.

Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Permanent, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Office based)
£40k - £50k + benefits

Payroll & Benefits SpecialistInternational Logistics FirmFull time, PermanentNorthampton | Full-time | 8:30am - 5:00pm, 40 hours per week | Office based Are you a payroll professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for getting things right the first time? Do you thrive on ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, every time - while keeping compliance at the forefront? If so, I'd love to hear from you! In short, I'm partnering with an iconic and fast-growing logistics firm who's seeking a payroll professional who wants to be part of the projects and grow with the business. The Role:As Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you'll take ownership of payroll operations and be the vital link between their people, HR & finance teams, along with their outsourced payroll provider. Your mission: to deliver a seamless payroll and benefits experience for their employees while ensuring compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements. Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary contact for payroll processing with their outsourced payroll provider.
Review and approve payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Manage statutory payments (sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, deductions) in coordination with the provider.
Conduct regular payroll audits, resolving discrepancies proactively.
Partner with HR and Finance to ensure payroll aligns with company policies and legal obligations.
Handle employee pay queries with professionalism and empathy.
Stay ahead of legislative changes, ensuring full compliance with tax and employment laws.
Produce insightful reports on payroll performance for senior management.

About You

Proven experience in payroll administration/management.
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and pension schemes.
Skilled in working with or managing outsourced payroll providers.
Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to spot discrepancies quickly.
Confident communicator, able to build strong relationships across the business.
Familiar with audit processes, compliance reporting, and payroll-related financial analysis.

If you're ready to make a real impact and take the lead on delivering a world-class payroll and benefits function, I'd love to hear from you!

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