Payroll & Benefits Assistant

Payroll & Benefits Assistant

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Location: Bridgwater

Hours: 37.5 hours a week (Flexible)

Hybrid - 2 days a month WFH (Day of your choice)

A growing logistics company in Bridgwater are looking for a Payroll & Benefits Assistant to join their team! This role plays a vital part in ensuring smooth payroll operations and effective administration of employee benefits. It's an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to grow your payroll career!

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll from start to finish for over 1500 employees
• Manage benefit enrolments, claims and payroll processing with accuracy
• Provide clear guidance and support to employees on benefits
• Act as the main contact for benefit schemes and providers
• Ensure compliance with payroll, audit and data regulations
• Maintain accurate records and drive process improvements
• Create new ideas for employee benefits

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong Excel skills - VLOOKUP's & Pivot tables
• Start to finish Payroll experience
• Confident with manual calculations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Creative mindset!
• Confidence to handle sensitive conversations and influence decision-making
• Ability to meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Strong work ethic and eager to learn

Employee Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Study support - Fully funded CIPD
• My Staff Shop discounts
• Pension Scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Off-Peak Holiday Incentive
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Share Incentive Plan
• Life Assurance
• Long Service Awards

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