Payroll & Benefits Assistant
Portfolio Payroll
Payroll & Benefits Assistant
6 February by Portfolio Payroll
Portfolio Payroll jobs

Payroll & Benefits Assistant

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Location: Bridgwater

Hours: 37.5 hours a week (Flexible)

Hybrid - 2 days a month WFH (Day of your choice)

A growing logistics company in Bridgwater are looking for a Payroll & Benefits Assistant to join their team! This role plays a vital part in ensuring smooth payroll operations and effective administration of employee benefits. It's an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to grow your payroll career!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process payroll from start to finish for over 1500 employees
  • Manage benefit enrolments, claims and payroll processing with accuracy
  • Provide clear guidance and support to employees on benefits
  • Act as the main contact for benefit schemes and providers
  • Ensure compliance with payroll, audit and data regulations
  • Maintain accurate records and drive process improvements
  • Create new ideas for employee benefits

Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong Excel skills - VLOOKUP's & Pivot tables
  • Start to finish Payroll experience
  • Confident with manual calculations
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Creative mindset!
  • Confidence to handle sensitive conversations and influence decision-making
  • Ability to meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure
  • Strong work ethic and eager to learn

Employee Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Study support - Fully funded CIPD
  • My Staff Shop discounts
  • Pension Scheme
  • Annual Salary Review
  • Off-Peak Holiday Incentive
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Share Incentive Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Long Service Awards

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Reference: 54437530
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