Payroll & Reward Administrator

About The Company

Our client is a well-established professional services firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality advisory, financial, and business support services to a diverse client base. Operating across multiple sectors, the organisation combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, people-focused culture, providing employees with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment. As part of a wider international network, the business offers both local impact and global reach, making it an excellent place to develop and grow your career.

Culture and Benefits:

• Work life balance: part time 28 hours per week
• Hybrid working: 1 to 2 days on site per week
• Excellent company benefits

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll & Rewards Administrator to join a busy and collaborative people function. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external providers, you will support the smooth delivery of payroll, benefits, and reward processes, ensuring a high standard of service and accuracy. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to an excellent employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and validate monthly payroll processing, ensuring all employee changes are accurately captured and submitted to external payroll providers within agreed deadlines.
• Manage payroll and benefits administration, including pensions, private medical insurance, flexible benefits, and employee lifecycle changes (joiners, leavers, and amendments).
• Reconcile payroll and benefits data, investigate discrepancies, and work closely with Finance and third-party providers to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Act as a first point of contact for payroll and benefits queries, delivering a responsive and professional service to employees and stakeholders.
• Support the continuous improvement of payroll, reward, and people processes through data management, reporting, auditing, and stakeholder collaboration.

Experience And Skills:

• Previous experience in payroll and benefits administration, ideally within a professional or corporate environment.
• Strong Excel and systems skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and a commitment to continuous learning and best practice.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.