Payroll & Benefits Specialist
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Job Location:
Hemel Hempstead - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Smiths Detection is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to take ownership of UK payroll delivery and employee benefits ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time while supporting a seamless HR experience.
About the role
You will be the subject matter expert for UK payroll and benefits working closely with HR Finance and external providers. This role combines handson processing problemsolving governance and continuous improvement while also supporting wider HR operations across the employee lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
Payroll Management
- Process accurate and timely monthly payrolls using ADP iHCM.
- Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries (tax NI statutory leave discrepancies).
- Review and validate payroll outputs with a high level of accuracy.
- Lead yearend payroll activities including P11Ds and reconciliations.
- Support Finance with variance analysis audits and technical payroll queries.
- Identify and drive improvements to payroll processes and controls.
Benefits Administration
- Manage the company car scheme including orders renewals approvals and compliance.
- Administer pensions healthcare Cycle to Work SAYE and other employee benefits.
- Ensure benefits are accurately reflected in payroll and compliant with HMRC rules.
- Support annual renewals and employee benefits enrolment.
HR Coordination
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes ensuring accurate payroll and benefits updates.
- Maintain accurate employee data across HR and ERP systems and perform regular audits.
- Assist with site inductions HR communications and engagement activities.
- Support HR projects monthly changes reporting and issue resolution.
Why join us
You will be part of a supportive HR team in a business with a global mission: helping make the world safer through advanced detection technology. This role offers ownership variety and the opportunity to improve processes while supporting colleagues across the organisation.
How to apply
If youre a payroll professional who enjoys accuracy problemsolving and improving processes wed love to hear from you.
Apply directly on LinkedIn or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
Qualifications :
- Strong understanding of UK payroll processes and statutory requirements.
- Experience in manufacturing or service environments with regular pay variances.
- Payroll system experience; ADP iHCM highly desirable.
- Knowledge of HMRC compliance tax rules and statutory reporting (P45 P60 P11D).
- Experience in benefits administration and liaising with providers.
- Confident Excel user including formulas and pivot tables.
- High attention to detail strong numeracy and confidentiality.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
- CIPP qualification (or studying) desirable; CIPD Level 3 advantageous.
Additional Information :
To find out more about life at Smiths Detection check out our LinkedIn and follow our story
Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website ( believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Fmla
- HIPAA
- Microsoft Outlook
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Phone Etiquette
- Workday
About Company
Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the worlds evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisionsJohn Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more
