Full job descriptionPayroll & Benefits Specialist
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: Remote with 1-2 days per month in either Derby or Leicester office
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to take ownership of payroll operations and employee benefits administration within a growing organisation.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines end-to-end payroll processing with benefits administration, company car fleet management, expenses oversight and systems governance. Working closely with HR, Finance and external providers, you will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.
This position offers a predominantly remote working arrangement, with attendance required in either the Derby or Leicester office just 1-2 days per month.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
*Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
*Process payroll using IRIS Payroll and associated systems.
*Administer starters, leavers, promotions, salary increases and contractual changes.
*Process SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory payments.
*Ensure accurate PAYE, National Insurance, pension and statutory deductions.
*Complete HMRC submissions and associated payroll reporting requirements.
*Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
*Prepare payroll journals and support month-end and year-end processes.
*Support annual payroll activities including P60s, P11Ds, Class 1A NICs and PSA reporting.
*Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries.
*Produce payroll reporting and management information.
Benefits Administration
*Administer employee benefits including private medical insurance, pension schemes, life assurance, income protection and salary sacrifice arrangements.
*Maintain accurate benefit records and payroll deductions.
*Manage Benefit-in-Kind calculations and reporting.
*Liaise with providers, brokers and internal stakeholders.
*Support annual renewals, audits and benefits reporting requirements.
Company Car & Fleet Management
*Manage company vehicle fleet administration and records.
*Coordinate vehicle allocations, renewals, replacements and disposals.
*Maintain fleet compliance documentation, including insurance, MOTs and servicing schedules.
*Administer company car Benefit-in-Kind reporting.
*Monitor fuel card administration and vehicle cost reporting.
Expenses Administration
*Review and process employee expense claims.
*Ensure compliance with company policies and HMRC regulations.
*Reconcile expenses against payroll and finance records.
*Resolve employee expense queries and support periodic audits.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
*Maintain payroll system integrity and data accuracy.
*Support system upgrades, testing and process improvements.
*Develop and maintain payroll procedures and documentation.
*Drive efficiencies, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
*Ensure GDPR compliance and secure handling of employee information.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
*Extensive end-to-end UK payroll experience.
*Strong technical knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
*Experience using IRIS Payroll and HR systems.
*Experience administering employee benefits and Benefit-in-Kind reporting.
*Experience managing company car schemes and fleet administration.
*Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
*Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
*The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
*Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Experience working closely with HR, Finance and external providers.
*CIPP qualification preferred, although qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.
Benefits
*Salary of £42,000 - £45,000
*Predominantly remote working
*1-2 office visits per month in Derby or Leicester
*Broad and varied role with genuine ownership
*Opportunity to work closely with HR and Finance teams
*Supportive and collaborative working environment
If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for a broad Payroll & Benefits position with excellent flexibility and responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.