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Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

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Manchester, United kingdom

£ 40,000 /year

Freelance

16-02-2026

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Skills

Microsoft Excel Attention to detail

Job Specifications

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Our client, a high-profile international brand, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team in central Manchester. This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

You will manage a large weekly and monthly payroll, acting as the main point of contact for payroll and benefits queries and supporting employees with clear guidance on pay and rewards.

This role is a 6-month FTC.

Key Responsibilities:

Process end-to-end payroll for salaried and casual employees (fortnightly and monthly)
Administer employee benefits and handle related enquiries
Manage payroll, pensions, and reward operations, liaising with internal teams and external providers
Support auto-enrolment and resolve payroll queries
Assist with HR reporting and payroll data management
Support month-end and year-end payroll processes

Requirements:

Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation
Proven experience managing a large payroll end-to-end
Experience with benefits administration
Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail
Proficient in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel

Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as an employment agency.

About the Company

Based in Birmingham, we recruit permanent and temporary staff across the Midlands for a full range of office support and executive roles starting at graduate entry through to executive level - including the following: PA/EA Secretarial Administration/ Office Assistant Reception/ Front of house Office Management Call Centre Assistant Graduate Customer Service We work with great people. Our clients range from blue chip multinationals to one man businesses; and candidates are fresh graduates to experienced executives. As part o... Know more