Payroll & Benefits Assistant

Our client, based in Worcester, is currently recruiting for a Payroll & Benefits Assistant on a permanent contract.

The position is due to start as soon as possible on a full time basis and the salary is competitive.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience processing payroll and be able to commute to the Birmingham office occasionally. Please note the role will initially start remotely.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

• Assisting with the collation, checking and inputting of all information for the production of monthly payrolls for up to 1200 employees
• Processing variable payments including overtime, statutory absence schemes and benefit memberships
• Assisting in the managing of the expenses system, ensuring claims are correctly authorised
• Acting as the first point of contact for payroll queries, from HR, employees, Managers and external bodies
• Carrying out calculations for deductions or additions to payroll as and when appropriate
• Assisting with provisions of statutory returns
• Coordinating the administration of Company benefits schemes, including the processing of invoices and monthly returns
• Assisting in the provision of effective administrative support with reference to pension auto enrolment

Experience required:

• Awareness of HMRC legislations and employee benefit administration
• Understanding of HR and employment processing
• Ability to work in a close-knit team environment

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Healthcare cash plan
• Company pension scheme

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday 9am-5pm (flexi-time available)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

For further information on the position, please contact Paige Hughes or Clara Willis on 0121-274 0187 or please email enquiries to phughes@jarsolutions.co.uk.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

KEYWORDS: Payroll Officer; Payroll Administrator; Payroll Processing; Pensions

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