We are currently recruiting for a fixed-term Payroll & Benefits Officer to join a large global charity based in Milton Keynes. This role is hybrid, however, you MUST be office based at least 1-day a week, with the flexibility to work additional days within the office if required. Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday, 36.5 hours per week. Job Purpose and Context: To provide a professional payroll and benefits administration to UK and foreign staff, remaining focused on continuous improvement in terms of efficiency and information provision. Key Duties: Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments. Liaising with various offices and Global Centre, as necessary. Calculate and process statutory deductions, including income tax, National Insurance contributions, and pension contributions. To ensure the proper handling of all administrative aspects of the various benefits liaising with providers, addressing staff queries, and pro-actively taking steps to improve staff awareness of the benefits. Stay updated with UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations. Oversee the administration of employee pension schemes, including enrolment, contributions, and liaison with pension providers. Conduct payroll audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Review and validate payroll inputs, including salaries, benefits, allowances, and deductions. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate employee data management and seamless payroll integration. Coordinate year-end payroll processes, including the production of annual P60s and P11D forms. Prepare and distribute employee payslips, P45s, and other statutory payroll documents. Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees, addressing concerns and providing accurate information. Conduct periodic payroll reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies or errors. Liaise with external auditors and government agencies for payroll-related audits and compliance checks. Stay updated with changes in payroll legislation, tax rates, and statutory requirements, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders. Participate in the evaluation and implementation of payroll system upgrades or enhancements Contribute to improvement projects as required. Oversee the payroll & benefits function in the absence of the payroll & benefits manager. Skills Required: CIPP Qualification in Payroll or relevant work place experience. Tax and NI legal knowledge and how these impact payroll procedures. Up to date knowledge of current and upcoming changes in legislation which impact payroll and pensions. Experienced user of payroll IT systems (preferably Workday) and ability to pick up use of unfamiliar systems with relative ease and confidence. Strong customer service skills.