Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Hemel Hempstead Permanent £45,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
This role is take ownership of the UK Payroll delivery and benefits administration for a global Engineering firm in Hemel Hempstead. You will be conducting end to end processing, implementing payroll controls and supporting the wider HR operations.
  • Take ownership of payroll delivery and benefits administration
  • Hands on processing and continuous process improvement

About Our Client

Our Client

  • Trading for over 20+ years within the UK market
  • More than 400 employees nationally
  • Private Equity backed
  • National presence with a large base in Hemel Hempstead
  • Locations in western Europe (France, Germany) and the US

Job Description

Payroll and Benefits Specialist Payroll Management

  • Process accurate and timely monthly UK payroll using payroll systems (experience with ADP iHCM is advantageous).
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll queries, including tax, National Insurance, statutory leave, and pay discrepancies.
  • Review, reconcile, and validate payroll outputs with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Lead annual payroll activities, including P11D reporting and year‑end reconciliations.
  • Support Finance with audits, variance analysis, and technical payroll queries.
  • Drive improvements to payroll processes, controls, and documentation.



Benefits Administration

  • Manage the company car scheme, including orders, renewals, approvals, and compliance activities.
  • Administer a range of employee benefits such as pensions, healthcare, Cycle to Work, SAYE, and other UK benefit programmes.
  • Ensure benefits data is accurately reflected in payroll and compliant with UK regulations.
  • Support annual benefit renewals and employee enrolment cycles.



HR Coordination & Support

  • Support on boarding and off boarding processes, ensuring payroll and benefits records are updated accurately.
  • Maintain high‑quality employee data across HR and ERP systems, performing regular audits and corrections.
  • Assist with site inductions, HR communications, and engagement initiatives.
  • Support HR projects, cyclical changes, reporting requirements, and issue resolution activities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll and Benefits Specialist should have:

  • Strong UK end to end payroll exposure - understanding of all statutory requirements
  • Experience within numerous pay variances
  • Multi payroll system exposure
  • Strong knowledge of HMRC compliance and tax rules
  • Experience with benefits administration and partnering with external providers
  • Strong excel user - pivot tables, vlookups etc.
  • To be within a commutable distance of the office
  • CIPP Qualification (Highly desirable)

What's on Offer

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

  • Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Hybrid working - Hemel Hempstead office location
  • Easy access via public transport
  • Free parking on site
  • Wider benefits package offered
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday
Contact
Omar Sheikh
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6964759
Phone number
+44 118 933 7025

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Hemel Hempstead
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Omar Sheikh
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7025
Job reference
JN-032026-6964759