Payroll and Rewards Administrator

Job Role - Payroll and Rewards Administrator  Location - Dudley Job Type - 12 Months FTC Salary - £35,000 DOE   An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll & Reward Administrator to join a busy and collaborative HR team on a maternity cover basis.   This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys working across payroll, pensions, benefits and HR administration in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services while supporting wider reward and HR processes.   Key Responsibilities Payroll & Compliance Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements Produce payroll documentation including payslips, P45s and P60s Administer statutory payments including maternity, paternity and other leave-related pay Process and reconcile pension contributions in line with auto-enrolment regulations Liaise with the external payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely submissions Support employees and managers with payroll, pension and tax-related queries Ensure accurate Benefit in Kind reporting and payroll adjustments Benefits & Reward Administer employee benefits including: Private healthcare Health assessments Group income protection Life assurance Maintain accurate records of benefit enrolments, amendments and leavers Support benefit renewals and employee communications Assist with reward-related projects and reporting Pensions Administration Manage pension enrolment, re-enrolment and opt-out processes Reconcile pension contribution files and liaise with providers Support pension compliance reporting and audit requests Fleet & Expenses Maintain company fleet records and coordinate vehicle administration Liaise with suppliers regarding vehicle ordering and returns Manage fuel card administration Process employee expenses in line with company policy HR Administration Maintain employee records within HR systems Support the preparation of contracts, letters and HR documentation Provide general administrative support across the HR function Assist with process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy About You   We are looking for someone who has: Proven payroll administration experience, including end-to-end payroll processing Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions and HMRC requirements Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Strong communication skills with a professional and approachable manner The ability to manage confidential information with discretion A proactive mindset and willingness to support wider HR activities Skills & Experience Previous payroll experience is essential Experience using payroll systems such as Cintra would be advantageous Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and HR/payroll systems CIPP qualification (or working towards) is desirable This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive organisation and make an immediate impact within a well-established HR team