Payroll & Benefits Advisor

At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world.

We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee.

So, what are the benefits?

• We run a great social calendar with wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, staff parties and more. It s rare you won t see something going on!
• Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans.
• Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan.
• Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area.
• 25-days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can buy & sell up to 5 days a year.
• Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK, by Best Companies .

Role Overview

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our HR team, based in our Brighton office. You will be responsible for supporting the HR Team to deliver a high quality, professional Payroll, benefits and HR Service.

You will provide an effective and efficient administration of all payroll activities and support the HR team in providing world class service to our employees globally. You will be managing all payroll processes, all payroll activity and management of benefits, pensions, company cars, healthcare and all related payroll activities.

What you ll be doing

• Responsible for preparing and entering payroll data from start to finish for monthly payroll for our UK and global teams
• Administration of employee benefits including pension, company cars, healthcare, loans etc.
• Responsible for monitoring, recording and checking overpayments and underpayments to employees including calculations and ensuring correct administration procedures are adhered to
• Ensure the provision of payment of salaries is accurate and deadlines are achieved
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as HMRC to provide information as required relating to employees pay in a timely and efficient manner
• Liaise with managers and employees on any payroll enquiries promptly and efficiently
• Managing and administrating the processes and procedures for company cars such as booking and arranging MOT,s servicing, mileage checks etc.
• Support the HR team as and where required with any HR related administration tasks.
• To produce ad hoc reports upon request for Managers across the company and to analyse and report on general payroll statistics, ensuring any concerns are investigated and managed efficiently and effectively
• To take contribute to the development and maintenance of the HR database.

What we are looking for?

• In depth knowledge and understanding of payroll protocols and procedures
• Working knowledge of payroll systems and processes
• Detailed understanding and experience of payroll processing, calculations, and HMRC related activity
• Understanding payrolling benefits and P11D processes
• Proven track record in efficient and accurate payroll administration
• Has worked with a varied range of payroll administration ie overtime, shift premiums
• Experience of providing management information in oral, statistical, and written form (providing reports, training, and other information with clarity)

The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience. If you re excited about a role but your existing experience doesn t match up with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here on our Paxton Access Careers Page.