Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Fixed term contract

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Deliver the full end-to-end payroll process accurately and on time.
• Produce accurate and timely payroll payments using the payroll management system.
• Process employee leave to ensure precise accountability of payroll exceptions.
• Professionally resolve payroll discrepancies and address employee queries.
• Identify and alert management of noncompliance or data quality issues.
• Organise and archive payroll documentation in line with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Administer employee benefits programs, managing enrolments, terminations, transfers, and changes.
• Support with confidential administration tasks related to payroll and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' proven experience managing the entire end-to-end payroll cycle - this is essential.
• Confident understanding of payroll legislation, statutory payments and compliance requirements.
• Comfortable working in a small team, contributing flexibly and supporting colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• High levels of professionalism and confidentiality.