Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Overview

Payroll & Benefits Specialist role at Broster Buchanan. Full-time, permanent position in Northampton. Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, 40 hours per week. Office based.

Role

As Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you\’ll take ownership of payroll operations and be the link between employees, HR & finance teams, and the outsourced payroll provider. Your mission: deliver a seamless payroll and benefits experience for employees while ensuring compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for payroll processing with the outsourced payroll provider.
• Review and approve payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage statutory payments (sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, deductions) in coordination with the provider.
• Conduct regular payroll audits, resolving discrepancies proactively.
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure payroll aligns with company policies and legal obligations.
• Handle employee pay queries with professionalism and empathy.
• Stay ahead of legislative changes, ensuring full compliance with tax and employment laws.
• Produce insightful reports on payroll performance for senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll administration/management.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and pension schemes.
• Skilled in working with or managing outsourced payroll providers.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to spot discrepancies quickly.
• Confident communicator, able to build strong relationships across the business.
• Familiar with audit processes, compliance reporting, and payroll-related financial analysis.