Payroll & Benefits Officer

Currently seeking a skilled Payroll & Benefits Officer for a 3-month assignment with an ASAP start date. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced and innovative payment services company. As a key member of the team, you will support a headcount of 500+ employees, ensuring seamless payroll and benefits management. This role can be based either in London or Swindon and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, your role will involve a range of responsibilities, including:

Responsibilities:

- Monthly payroll preparation in collaboration with external payroll provider
- Calculation of commissions and bonuses
- Timely and accurate data collection for specific payroll needs
- Overtime, on-call, and holiday pay calculations
- Payroll tax compliance and management of related documentation
- Benefits administration and yearly review coordination
- Relationship management with benefit services provider
- Internal finance-related activities for correct payments and bookings

Requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years experience in a similar role
- Background in Finance, transitioning into Payroll
- Proficient in handling large volumes of numerical data and finance-based transactions
- Experience managing bonus and commission schemes
- Familiarity with pension payments and platforms
- Strong initiative, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
- In-depth knowledge of UK tax matters
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Strong familiarity with WorkDay

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates