Payroll & Benefits Officer

We are looking for a detail\-oriented and proactive Payroll \& Benefits Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring payroll data is processed correctly, statutory requirements are met, and employees receive a professional and responsive service in relation to pay, pensions, and other benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, statutory payments, and deductions.


• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure all data is up to date and handled confidentially and in accordance with data protection requirements.


• Administer employee benefits, including pensions, salary sacrifice arrangements, and other benefit programmes.


• Prepare and submit payroll reports and statutory information in line with HMRC and internal requirements.


• Act as a key point of contact for employee and manager queries relating to pay, deductions, pensions, and benefits, providing clear and timely guidance.


• Liaise closely with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure payroll and benefits information is accurately reflected and processed.


• Support month\-end and year\-end payroll activity, reconciliations, pension submissions, and reporting requirements.


• Monitor changes in payroll legislation and employment\-related regulations, helping to maintain compliant and efficient payroll processes.

• Two years’ previous experience in a similar payroll role, ideally in a fast\-paced organisation.


• Good understanding of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory payments.


• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with customer\-focused approach and confidence in handling employee queries.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines.


• Experience using payroll systems (Fourth Hospitality preferred) and good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications


• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.


• CIPP qualification or relevant payroll training is desirable but not essential.


• You must be over 18 to work at the casino.

• 50% discount in the Hippodrome Casino's restaurants \& bars.


• 30% off Magic Mike Live tickets for friends and family.


• Enhanced maternity \& paternity pay.


• Mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.


• Access to discounts for many retailers, leisure, food and entertainment establishments.


• Season ticket loans.


• Salary exchange Cycle to Work \& Tusker electric vehicle schemes.


• Excellent foreign exchange rates.


• Life assurance.


• Company pension.

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