Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Job Information

Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Reports to: Payroll and Benefits Manager, EMEA

Base

Location:

Wolverton Street, Manchester M11 2ET

Position: Onsite, Full time - 6 Months FTC (With the opportunity to become permanent)

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1,400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As part of our team, you'll be immersed in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration. Here, you'll have the opportunity to push boundaries, tackle exciting challenges, and develop cutting-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future, driving innovations that help lower global carbon footprints.

Together, we’re creating a legacy that goes beyond business—one that’s changing the world for the better.

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll and employee benefits for the UK workforce. Based in the Manchester office, this role supports employees and managers across the business, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, data accuracy and a high standard of employee service. Working closely with HR, Finance and external payroll and benefits providers, the role plays a critical part in maintaining operational excellence, employee confidence, and regulatory compliance across all payroll and benefits activities.

Payroll Administration

• Process end-to-end UK payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and statutory requirements.
• Administer starters, leavers, salary adjustments and deductions.
• Ensure accurate calculation of overtime, bonuses, statutory payments and other variable pay elements.
• Manage payroll queries from employees and resolve issues efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain payroll records in line with data protection and audit requirements.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits including pensions, private medical insurance, life assurance and other company benefit schemes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for general employee benefits queries, providing clear and timely guidance.
• Support benefits renewals, enrolment cycles and changes in partnership with external providers and brokers.
• Ensure accurate benefits data is maintained within HR and payroll systems.

Compliance, Reporting & Governance

• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, auto-enrolment pension requirements and company policies.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, pension submissions and statutory returns.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll and benefits documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll, tax and benefits legislation.

Systems, Data & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate employee data across payroll and HR systems.
• Support system upgrades, testing and process improvements related to payroll and benefits administration.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency and employee experience.
• Work collaboratively with HR and Finance to ensure data consistency and effective controls.

Employee Support & Culture

• Provide a responsive, confidential and customer-focused payroll and benefits service.
• Build trusted working relationships with employees, managers, HR colleagues and external providers.
• Contribute to a professional, inclusive and service-oriented culture aligned with company values.

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

Education & Experience

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English; A-levels or equivalent desirable.
• Payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP Foundation or Practitioner level) desirable.
• Proven experience in a UK payroll and benefits administration role.
• Experience working with pensions and…