Payroll and Benefits Administrator

We are looking for a Pay and Benefits Administrator, based 2 days a week on site the Colchester Head Office.

This is a Hybrid role working on site and also from home (the first 3 months during probation will be worked from the office full time, you will then move on to hybrid working from month 4).

• Do you have intermediate Microsoft Excel skills?
• Do you live within a commutable distance to Colchester?
• Do you have at least 2 years' experience in a payroll department/environment?

Duties will include:

• Assist with the end-to-end payroll process of approximately 3000 employees, across the UK, Northern Ireland and Channel Islands.
• Checking & verifying new starters and leavers, data changes (salary, commissions & bonuses.) and any relevant documentation or data.
• Producing, analysing and distributing payroll and benefits reports.
• Maintain and update existing spreadsheets, databases and other payroll records when required
• Deliver a high level of care and professionalism to colleagues when answering queries relating to their pay and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including, tax, national insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
• A solid understanding of legislation and calculations of statutory sick pay, company sick pay and maternity & paternity.
• Administer and oversee employees benefits such as pensions, private medical, flexible benefits etc.
• Any other adhoc duties required

In addition to receiving a competitive salary, for the right candidate this position will offer:

• Industry leading package
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme
• Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts
• 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Access to Perks at Work discount website