via reed · 2 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Marc Daniels
Colchester Full-time GBP 30,000 – 35,000
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We are looking for a Pay and Benefits Administrator, based 2 days a week on site the Colchester Head Office.

This is a Hybrid role working on site and also from home(the first 3 months during probation will be worked from the office full time, you will then move on to hybrid working from month 4).

  • Do you have intermediate Microsoft Excel skills?

  • Do you live within a commutable distance to Colchester?

  • Do you have at least 2 years' experience in a payroll department/environment?

Duties will include:
  • Assist with the end-to-end payroll process of approximately 3000 employees, across the UK, Northern Ireland and Channel Islands.

  • Checking & verifying new starters and leavers, data changes (salary, commissions & bonuses.) and any relevant documentation or data.

  • Producing, analysing and distributing payroll and benefits reports.

  • Maintain and update existing spreadsheets, databases and other payroll records when required

  • Deliver a high level of care and professionalism to colleagues when answering queries relating to their pay and benefits.

  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including, tax, national insurance, pensions and statutory payments.

  • A solid understanding of legislation and calculations of statutory sick pay, company sick pay and maternity & paternity.

  • Administer and oversee employees benefits such as pensions, private medical, flexible benefits etc.

  • Any other adhoc duties required

In addition to receiving a competitive salary, for the right candidate this position will offer:
  • Industry leading package

  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme

  • Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

  • Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme

  • Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts

  • 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice

  • Access to Perks at Work discount website

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