Payroll & Benefits Specialist

About the role

Join Birmingham Hippodrome as a Payroll & Benefits Specialist, responsible for accurate payroll processing and the coordination of employee benefits. You will be the first point of contact for all compensation, payroll and benefits queries, working within a supportive People, Culture & Talent team.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing for all employees and flexible workers.
• Manage company pension schemes and organise a range of benefit programmes.
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll, compensation and benefits queries.
• Maintain compliance with UK payroll and tax regulations.
• Utilise payroll software (e.g., Staffology) and produce accurate payroll reports.
• Collaborate with the Head of People, Culture & Talent and contribute to the People Strategy.

Required profile

• Strong in‑house UK payroll knowledge with experience in full‑cycle processing.
• Experience managing company pensions and benefit schemes.
• Excellent numerical ability, data analysis skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work at pace in a fast‑moving environment and communicate confidently.

Required skills

• Staffology payroll system
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite per week).
• Part‑time permanent contract (22.5 hours/week, 0.6 FTE).
• Pro‑rated salary £19,800 – £21,134.40 per annum.
• Inclusive, high‑performing cultural workplace.