Payroll & Benefits Officer

Company Information: 

Formed in 2001, ATP Media is a fully integrated production, distribution and sales company and the broadcast and media arm of the ATP Tour.

With headquarters in Wimbledon and a state-of-the-art remote production hub, ATP Media Studios, based at Westworks, London; our mission is to deliver world class content for broadcasters and bespoke digital content for media platforms and partners providing valuable products, services, media and fan data insights and digital experiences for millions of fans globally.

ATP Media has unrivalled access and expertise in men’s professional tennis. This unique service provides end-to-end solutions for 70+ broadcasters around the world, incorporating rights sales, multi-platform production and worldwide delivery for 61 tournaments on the ATP Tour.

In addition to the broadcast production, the company structure encompasses commercial sales, original programming and non-live content (including social media), consumer streaming services, which provides content for Tennis TV and online platforms, and corporate services overarching ATP Media.

Role Purpose:              

Working within the HR and Finance teams, this role has responsibility for the monthly staff payroll and pensions process for 110 employees and management of the company benefits program to provide a best-in-class service to its stakeholders.

The position provides expertise and knowledge to the business in this field and ensures the accurate and timely processing of the payroll function adhering to regulations, best practice and company policies.

This role administers and informs company benefits program and employee policy entitlements including renewals, costs, employee communications and the successful on and off boarding of staff.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management

• Ownership of the monthly payroll process including planning, reporting & execution
• Advise on and calculate statutory entitlement payments and ad hoc entries (sick pay, maternity/paternity leave/ad hoc bonuses)
• Generate payroll reports, payslips, and manage Sage payroll system
• Submission of necessary documents and returns to HMRC including P32, annual P11d’s and PSA, ensuring timely payment of any tax due.
• Submission of Pension file to provider ensuring accurate and timely payment.
• Post payroll journal entries to accounting systems, liaise with Management accountants to reconcile the accounts with HMRC portal and record accurate payroll accounting entries on a monthly basis.
• Handle employee payroll queries and manual calculations
• Collaborate with HR to ensure efficient and comprehensive payroll system
• Provide expertise and understanding in all things payroll, pensions and compliance related in line with current legislation and anticipated future change
• Ensure systems and processes have scalability for future growth or expansion. 
• Dealing with any HMRC enquiries

Benefits Management

• Pension Administration, including compliance with Auto-enrolment regulations
• Employee pension communications and query handling
• Oversees company Medical, Life Assurance and Income Protection scheme including monthly member updates, annual renewals and invoice management and employee communications and guidance
• Manages wellbeing benefit programs, retirement planning and other work-related schemes and initiatives
• Ensures data protection and legal / regulatory compliance
• Educate employees on benefit options and enrolment procedures
• Process enrolments, changes, and terminations accurately and timely
• Conduct benefits inductions for new staff
• Resolve employee inquiries and issues related to benefits
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners to manage claims and billing
• Audit benefits data and prepare reports on usage and cost trends
• Undertakes regular reviews and market analysis and recommends improvements to benefits offerings

General Administration & Policy Management

• Ad hoc project work
• Staff annual salary review communications and letter administration
• Policy & process reviews
• Management and administration of payroll linked absences such as parental leave
• Bamboo HR System document management

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes:

• Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) membership and relevant qualification
• Significant experience in UK payroll processing
• Experienced in benefit programs specifically pensions & insurances
• Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits legislation
• Proficiency in payroll and HR systems
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Proficiently handles confidentiality and sensitive data
• Solutions orientated

ATP Media is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their age, race, sex, religion, disability, belief of sexual orientation.

Reporting to: Head of HR (Dotted line to Group Head of Finance)

Department : Corporate Services

Location:  Head Office – Wimbledon

Working Hours: Flexible 2-3 days per week – Hybrid Working

Salary: £40,000- £45,000 pro rata (up to £27,000 for 3 days / wk)

Benefits            

Private Medical Insurance (up to family cover)

Life Assurance 4X Salary

Group personal pension scheme (up to 8% company contribution)

Bonus Program

Hybrid Working

Training & Development

Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan, Eyecare Scheme