Payroll and Rewards Administrator

Dudley, West Midlands
Joshua Robert Recruitment
Job Role – Payroll and Rewards Administrator
Location – Dudley
Job Type – 12 Months FTC
Salary – £35,000 DOE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll & Reward Administrator to join a busy and collaborative HR team on a maternity cover basis.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys working across payroll, pensions, benefits and HR administration in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services while supporting wider reward and HR processes.

Key Responsibilities Payroll & Compliance

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements
• Produce payroll documentation including payslips, P45s and P60s
• Administer statutory payments including maternity, paternity and other leave-related pay
• Process and reconcile pension contributions in line with auto-enrolment regulations
• Liaise with the external payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely submissions
• Support employees and managers with payroll, pension and tax-related queries
• Ensure accurate Benefit in Kind reporting and payroll adjustments

Benefits & Reward

• Administer employee benefits including:
  • Private healthcare
  • Health assessments
  • Group income protection
  • Life assurance
• Maintain accurate records of benefit enrolments, amendments and leavers
• Support benefit renewals and employee communications
• Assist with reward-related projects and reporting

Pensions Administration

• Manage pension enrolment, re-enrolment and opt-out processes
• Reconcile pension contribution files and liaise with providers
• Support pension compliance reporting and audit requests

Fleet & Expenses

• Maintain company fleet records and coordinate vehicle administration
• Liaise with suppliers regarding vehicle ordering and returns
• Manage fuel card administration
• Process employee expenses in line with company policy

HR Administration

• Maintain employee records within HR systems
• Support the preparation of contracts, letters and HR documentation
• Provide general administrative support across the HR function
• Assist with process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven payroll administration experience, including end-to-end payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions and HMRC requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills with a professional and approachable manner
• The ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• A proactive mindset and willingness to support wider HR activities

Skills & Experience

• Previous payroll experience is essential
• Experience using payroll systems such as Cintra would be advantageous
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and HR/payroll systems
• CIPP qualification (or working towards) is desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive organisation and make an immediate impact within a well-established HR team.