Payroll & Benefits Specialist – Fixed term contract

Michelin

Payroll and Benefits Specialist managing payroll cycles while ensuring employee benefits and confidentiality at Michelin. Contributing to a collaborative hybrid team environment in the UK.

Posted 6/10/2026contractStoke-on-Trent • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £35,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 with confidential administration tasks related to payroll and benefits.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years’ proven experience managing the entire end‑to‑end payroll cycle — this is essential.
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.

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

payroll managementpayroll processingemployee benefits administrationdata quality managementpayroll cycle managementstatutory paymentscompliance requirementsproblem-solving

Soft Skills

attention to detailprofessionalismconfidentialityteam collaborationflexibilitymulti-taskingaccuracy under pressure