Payroll Specialist in Bromsgrove

AFH Wealth Management is proud to be one of the UK's leading independent financial advisory and wealth management firms and we are excited to announce we are hiring for a Payroll Specialist (Pay & Benefits Adviser)! This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, with hybrid working, and a competitive salary and range of benefits.

The purpose of the Payroll Specialist (Pay & Benefits Adviser) is to ensure an accurate and compliant payroll. Provide advice and support to the wider business on all aspects of the payroll/employee cycle. Drive process improvement and be a payroll/system subject matter expert, and work as part of the wider team to provide generalist administrative support when required.

As our Payroll Specialist (Pay & Benefits Adviser), you will typically:

• Be first point of contact for all payroll and benefit queries.
• Ensure the HR system is kept up to date with payroll changes i.e bonuses.
• Process multiple payrolls liaising with Finance Team and external payroll provider.
• Review and verify payroll data within payroll cut off dates.
• Oversee all payroll related information within payroll records, files and HR Database (Natural HR).
• Handle any complex payroll queries and provide timely and accurate feedback.
• Ensure all payroll processes and procedures are accurately documented, updated regularly in line with best practice and Statutory requirements.
• Administer the monthly pension assessments and contributions for the company, keeping up to date with legislation and managing cyclical re-enrolment.
• Manage and administer cyclical renewal process for benefits including liaison with brokers and third-party provider reviewing the benefits package to ensure best use of our offering.
• Manage response to annual audits.
• Support and administer annual salary and bonus reviews.
• Collation, interpretation, and distribution of complex MI information, for weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reporting.
• Work in collaboration with People Operations Administrator providing cover of duties where required.
• Action any other reasonable request made by a Director/Senior Manager of the business.

What we are looking for in our ideal Payroll Specialist (Pay & Benefits Adviser):

• Previous payroll experience gained at a similar level within a fast moving brand.
• Demonstrate experience/knowledge of Statutory payroll legislation.
• Basic knowledge of employment law and the impact this can have on payroll.
• Understanding of audits.
• Experience and knowledge of reward schemes including pension.
• Effective numerical skills with the ability to collate and interpret data.
• Working knowledge of HR systems.
• Excellent administration skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook along with an aptitude for systems.
• Able to deal with sensitive issues in a confidential manner.
• Initiative and tenacity to resolve queries and issues.
• Able to work to deadlines and manage own workload.

Benefits and Perks at AFH:

• Flexible working & holidays - Enjoy flexible working and competitive holiday allowance, with annual buy & sell scheme options and your birthday off. Plus, additional holiday days for long service.
• Social perks - To recognise and celebrate employees' great work we are all invited to our annual Christmas and Summer parties.
• Pension - We offer a contributory pension scheme with Royal London as well as death-in-service benefit.
• Bonus scheme - All AFH employees are offered a competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus, following completion of a year's service.
• Health and wellbeing - The MediCash app puts your health in the palm of your hands. Claim cashback on a wide selection of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health club memberships and free healthcare benefits.
• Professional development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential by offering tailored learning and development programmes to pursue your career goals.
• Shopping discounts - Our employees can choose from many retailers to get discounts or cashback on everyday purchases from our favourite high street clothing stores to our go-to supermarkets, as well as access to free online training courses.

Apply today to register your interest in joining our team, and learn more about what it is like to work here via our careers website. If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact the People Resourcing Team.