Payroll and Benefits specialist
17 days ago
Maidenhead
Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist Location: Maidenhead Contract: 12 months / Hybrid 3 days onsite Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rates: Competitive Job Description SRG are looking for a payroll and benefits specialist to join a leading pharmaceutical company based in Maidenhead. You will be responsible for managing and executing various payroll and benefits operations within the UK. This role acts as a liaison between the centralised payroll team, employees, and benefits providers to ensure accurate and efficient processing. Duties and Responsibilities Payroll • Collate and process local UK payroll inputs., • Serve as the point of contact for the centralised payroll team, handling UK queries and working with employees and HR Business Partners to resolve issues., • Administer day-to-day activities for the suite of benefits offered by AbbVie., • Act as the primary contact with benefit providers to answer questions and resolve cases., • Lead HR efforts during the annual benefit renewal window, working with Total Reward to design, test, and implement. Responsible for addressing local HR questions, supplying data to vendors, and reviewing final files., • Own employee benefit communications. Creating and executing a communication plan aligned to the business needs, including any communications required during annual renewal., • Oversee the collation, analysis, and calculation of the AbbVie UK Gender Pay Gap figures, ensuring timely reporting in collaboration with finance., • Monitor fleet non-compliance regarding Permit to Drive., • Address non-compliance in DSE assessments., • Complete bi-annual audits on fleet data ensuring allowances and deductions are aligned with payroll., • Support data collation and auditing, including probation end dates., • Collaborate with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Total Reward to streamline payroll & benefit processes and improve accuracy., • Assist with the ServiceNow roll-out., • Provide backup support for new hire inductions and other areas as needed., • Engage in governance calls and other project-related tasks. Experience and Qualifications • Proven experience in payroll and benefits administration., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively., • Familiarity with HR systems and processes., • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently., • Understanding of UK payroll and benefits regulations. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Gender Pay Gap reporting., • Experience in project management or process improvement