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The purpose of the Payroll Specialist (Pay & Benefits Adviser) is to ensure an accurate and compliant payroll. Provide advice and support to the wider business on all aspects of the payroll/employee cycle. Drive process improvement and be a payroll/system subject matter expert. and work as part of the wider team to provide generalist administrative support when required.
Job Responsibility:
Be first point of contact for all payroll and benefit queries
Ensure the HR system is kept up to date with payroll changes i.e bonuses
Process multiple payrolls liaising with Finance Team and external payroll provider
Review and verify payroll data within payroll cut off dates
Oversee all payroll related information within payroll records, files and HR Database (Natural HR)
Handle any complex payroll queries and provide timely and accurate feedback
Ensure all payroll processes and procedures are accurately documented, updated regularly in line with best practice and Statutory requirements
Administer the monthly pension assessments and contributions for the company, keeping up to date with legislation and managing cyclical re-enrolment
Manage and administer cyclical renewal process for benefits including liaison with brokers and third-party provider reviewing the benefits package to ensure best use of our offering
Manage response to annual audits
Support and administer annual salary and bonus reviews
Collation, interpretation, and distribution of complex MI information, for weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reporting
Work in collaboration with People Operations Administrator providing cover of duties where required
Action any other reasonable request made by a Director/Senior Manager of the business
Requirements:
Previous payroll experience gained at a similar level within a fast moving brand
Demonstrate experience/knowledge of Statutory payroll legislation
Basic knowledge of employment law and the impact this can have on payroll
Understanding of audits
Experience and knowledge of reward schemes including pension
Effective numerical skills with the ability to collate and interpret data
Working knowledge of HR systems
Excellent administration skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook along with an aptitude for systems
Able to deal with sensitive issues in a confidential manner
Initiative and tenacity to resolve queries and issues
Able to work to deadlines and manage own workload
What we offer:
Flexible working & holidays - Enjoy flexible working and competitive holiday allowance, with annual buy & sell scheme options and your birthday off. Plus, additional holiday days for long service
Social perks - To recognise and celebrate employees' great work we are all invited to our annual Christmas and Summer parties
Pension - We offer a contributory pension scheme with Royal London as well as death-in-service benefit
Bonus scheme - All AFH employees are offered a competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus, following completion of a year’s service
Health and wellbeing - The MediCash app puts your health in the palm of your hands. Claim cashback on a wide selection of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health club memberships and free healthcare benefits
Professional development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential by offering tailored learning and development programmes to pursue your career goals
Shopping discounts - Our employees can choose from many retailers to get discounts or cashback on everyday purchases from our favourite high street clothing stores to our go-to supermarkets, as well as access to free online training courses