Job Description
Job Reference:49050HGR1_1740151581
Job Type: Permanent
Job Industry: Logistics
Contact Name: Harriet Gibson
Job Location: Somerset
Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Assistant
Job Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 Per Annum
Job Start Date:
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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