Payroll & Benefits Administrator Part time

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join our in-house payroll team. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll processing, with a strong understanding of staff benefits administration. This role requires accuracy, discretion, and an ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and administer monthly company payrolls ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Maintain and update employee records, including changes to salary, deductions, benefits, and tax and National Insurance.
• Administer and support employee benefits programs, including health insurance, company cars and pensions.
• Ensure timely and accurate deductions and contributions related to employee benefits.
• Respond to payroll and benefits-related queries from employees and management, providing clear and professional communication.
• Process payroll-related paperwork, including tax filings, year-end documentation (e.g., P60s, P11Ds, PAYE Settlement Agreements), and compliance reports.
•  Stay updated on relevant payroll and benefits legislation to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and any other ad hoc payroll or benefits-related tasks.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience (1-3 years) in payroll administration, with a solid understanding of payroll processes.
• Experience with employee benefits administration (e.g., health insurance, car leasing and pension schemes, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with payroll software.
• Confident with Microsoft Excel and formulas.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of relevant payroll legislation and best practices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Our values

Our SMILE values are embedded into our company and ensure our teams work strongly together.

At Hays Travel we display these values at all times

•  Supportive
•  Motivational
•  Innovative
• Loyal
• Excellent

What it’s like to work for us?

Whichever location or department you work in, our people are always at the heart of everything we do. We offer a range of training programmes to help you progress personally and professionally, as we know the benefits of promoting and rewarding our hardworking colleagues are extremely important.

Of course, it's not all about work, we're very sociable and there are always lots of team nights-out and company parties. Plus, there are opportunities to travel abroad on educational trips, and you can also take advantage of our colleague discount when booking your own holidays.

Hays Travel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all colleagues. As an accredited employer provider of apprenticeships, we undertake basic checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety of our apprentices for relevant roles.