Payroll & Benefits Specialist in Stoke-on-Trent

Salary £35,187 DOE + up to 12% OTE Bonus

12-18-month Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced payroll professional with proven end-to-end payroll expertise? As a Payroll and Benefits Specialist, you will work as part of a small & collaborative team to deliver the full end-to-end payroll cycle. You’ll take responsibility for accurate data handling, timely completion of payroll processes, and supporting a positive employee experience. You'll play a vital role in administering employee benefits programs, handling new hire enrolments, terminations, transfers, and changes, all while maintaining the utmost confidentiality.

• Deliver the full end-to-end payroll process accurately and on time.
• Produce accurate and timely payroll payments using the payroll management system.
• Process employee leave to ensure precise accountability of payroll exceptions.
• Professionally resolve payroll discrepancies and address employee queries.
• Identify and alert management of noncompliance or data quality issues.
• Organise and archive payroll documentation in line with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Administer employee benefits programs, managing enrolments, terminations, transfers, and changes.
• Support with confidential administration tasks related to payroll and benefits.

• Minimum 2 years’ proven experience managing the entire end-to-end payroll cycle — this is essential.
• Confident understanding of payroll legislation, statutory payments and compliance requirements.
• Comfortable working in a small team, contributing flexibly and supporting colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• High levels of professionalism and confidentiality.

This is a hybrid role. Working-from-home days are usually agreed within the team, and due to the collaborative nature of the work, the payroll team typically spends on-site days together. The successful candidate will be expected to spend more time working on-site than from home. There is also the option to work on-site five days a week should the successful candidate prefer a fully office-based arrangement.

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Health cash plan that helps you save on essential healthcare expenses such as dental and optical services.
• 25 days holiday a year, in addition to bank holidays.
• Flexibility to buy or sell additional holiday days.
• FREE digital GP, mental health counselling, nutritional consultations, and second medical opinion, plus an annual health check.
• Employee Assistance Programme provides free, confidential advice and counselling.
• In-house training centre providing various training programs and courses to help you enhance your skills and achieve your career goals.

At Michelin, we acknowledge that a diverse and inclusive work environment is fundamental to driving innovation, nurturing creativity, and establishing a space where each employee can thrive and succeed. As a dedicated equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our team. We strongly believe that diversity enriches our work culture and drives our success.

Furthermore, we understand the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive interview process. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation, please don’t hesitate to let us know.