Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Payroll & Benefits Specialist – Fixed Term Contract (12‑18 months)

Salary £35K DOE + up to 12% OTE Bonus

Are you an experienced payroll professional with proven end‑to‑end payroll expertise? Join our dynamic team and be a crucial part of ensuring our employees have a seamless payroll and benefits experience. We value precision, confidentiality, and a positive working environment.

• 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 confidential administration tasks related to payroll and benefits.

• Minimum 2 years proven experience managing the entire end‑to‑end payroll cycle.
• 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, but 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 if a fully office‑based arrangement is preferred.

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Health cash plan covering dental and optical services.
• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays; option to buy or sell additional holiday days.
• Free digital GP, mental health counselling, nutritional consultations, second medical opinion, and annual health check.
• Employee Assistance Programme with free confidential advice and counselling.
• In‑house training centre providing various training programs and courses.

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.

We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation, please do not hesitate to let us know by emailing: disabi