Payroll and Benefits Officer

Callen-Lenz

Payroll & Benefits Officer managing end-to-end monthly payroll cycles and employee benefits. Supporting Finance, People Team, and external partners in a rapidly growing aerospace company.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeSalisbury • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £38,000 - £40,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process monthly UK payroll, including starters, leavers, salary changes, and variable pay.
Ensure accurate calculation of pay, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and statutory payments.
Administer PAYE, National Insurance, student loans, and court orders.
Process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SAP, and SPP.
Manage pension auto enrolment, opt ins and opt outs in line with legislation.
Maintain accurate employee payroll records in compliance with HMRC and company requirements.
Administer the full suite of employee benefits including pensions, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, and salary sacrifice schemes.
Act as the main point of contact for employee benefit queries, ensuring a high quality service experience.
Support benefits enrolment, renewals, and life event changes.
Liaise with benefit providers and brokers to ensure accurate data, timely updates, and correct billing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a UK payroll role with exposure to benefits administration.
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension auto enrolment.
Experience using payroll and HR systems and Excel.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Desirable: European payroll experience.
Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.
Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel.
A full valid UK driving license.
Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll ProcessingStatutory PaymentsDeductions CalculationEmployee Benefits AdministrationData ManagementExcel ProficiencyAttention to DetailConfidential Information Management

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications

Right to Work in the UKFull Valid UK Driving LicenseSecurity Clearance Eligibility