Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Cambridge Source: WhatJobs

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We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist on behalf of our client in Cambridge. In this role, you will manage end-to-end UK payroll, pension, and benefits administration, support local compensation activities, and ensure strict statutory compliance.

Serving as a key bridge between local operations and global headquarters, you will also handle employee pay and tax queries, manage external vendors, and support international mobility frameworks.

What You Will Be Doing

UK Payroll management : Oversee end-to-end monthly payroll, attendance, leave, taxable benefits, leavers, and funding
Pensions & Benefits : Administer auto-enrolment pensions and insurance schemes (medical, Group Life, travel, Employer’s Liability), including renewals and claims
Compensation & Incentives : Support salary reviews, bonus payment, incentives, and compensation framework evaluations.
Expatriate Tax : Coordinate end-to-end expatriate tax filings, accounting processes, and payments.
Statutory Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to UK payroll laws (PAYE, RTI, NI) and manage filings (P60, P45, P11D(B), PSA, Gender Pay Gap) and GDPR
HQ Coordination: Liaison with headquarter stakeholders for reporting, cross-border projects, and documentation
Vendor & Employee Support : Handle employee pay/tax queries and manage third-party vendor contracts, POs, and invoices

What We Are Looking For

3+ years’ experience in UK payroll operations experience
Professional working proficiency in both English and Mandarin
Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and pension administration.
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and hands-on experience with HRIS/payroll systems .
High numerical accuracy, exceptional attention to detail, discretion with confidential data, and strong cross-cultural communication skills.
Desirable - Experience with expatriate tax filing or international mobility payroll
Desirable - Experience with incentive and bonus administration
Desirable - Familiarity with Gender Pay Gap reporting , PSA/NSR filings , and audit support.
Desirable - Experience with HR platforms such as Workday / SAP SuccessFactors / similar HR systems.