People & Payroll Specialist

• Stakeholder & Query Management: Partner closely with our third-party provider (Zellis) and Internal expenses, benefits and pensions team, fix payroll discrepancies, and resolve employee queries directly via email and video
• Complex Calculations: Handle intricate manual calculations for company car schemes, health cash plans, deductions, and lifecycle changes (back pay, terminations, statutory leave)
• Benefits & Pensions: Prepare and administer payroll data for company pensions (including auto-enrollment), flexible benefits, and employee expenses
• Compliance & Data: Maintain system records, process statutory forms (P45s, court orders), manage overpayments, and ensure strict audit compliance

• UK Payroll Expertise: Solid experience in payroll administration with a strong working knowledge of UK legislation (PAYE, NI, and statutory entitlements)
• Advanced Numerical Skills: Comfort performing complex manual calculations and a natural knack for spotting data errors. Pensions (including auto-enrollment), flexible benefits, and employee expenses
• Communication & Discretion: Ability to explain complex tax or payroll details clearly and professionally to employees, while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Systems (Desirable): Prior experience working with Zellis or a similar outsourced payroll platform is highly preferred

Prior experience working with Zellis or a similar outsourced payroll platform is highly preferred

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years
• scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice
• Supportive and progressive people policies - including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family
• Financial Wellbeing – Access Stream, our app for managing your finances, pay, rewards and benefits all in one place
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products
• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology