Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Location: Addlestone, England, United Kingdom

Job ID: 92728

We Elevate... You

At Schindler Ltd (UK), our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people every day through buildings, airports, railway stations, and other transportation hubs around the world. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances the quality of life for communities and helps make places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all.

We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, fostering a culture of respect for one another and for the world around us. By joining us, you become part of a global success story while contributing to local communities and shaping the future of urban mobility. Together, we continue a proud legacy of excellence and innovation that began in 1874.

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Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

As a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, you'll play a key role within our HR team, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services for employees across the business. Working closely with colleagues in HR and Finance, as well as our external payroll provider, you'll take ownership of payroll administration activities, maintain employee records and provide expert support on payroll-related queries and processes. This role would suit someone with previous end-to-end payroll experience who enjoys working with data, maintaining accuracy and delivering a high level of service to employees and stakeholders.

Your main responsibilities

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Managing the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 500 employees across weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Acting as the first point of contact for payroll and compensation-related queries from employees and HR colleagues
• Liaising with the external payroll provider to ensure payroll information is processed accurately and within agreed timescales
• Processing new starters, leavers, contractual changes and employee lifecycle events, including maternity and paternity-related payroll administration
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records and ensuring payroll data remains up to date
• Reviewing and improving payroll processes, ensuring procedures are documented, maintained and followed consistently
• Supporting annual salary review activities and other compensation-related processes
• Managing payroll-related content and guidance available to employees through internal communication channels
• Working closely with Finance colleagues to support payroll reconciliations, reporting requirements and financial postings
• Producing and analysing payroll data and reports to support business and operational requirements
• Supporting payroll projects and undertaking additional payroll administration duties as required

Who you are

Essential

• Previous experience managing or supporting end-to-end payroll processes
• Experience with multiple elements of pay, shift allowances and over time
• Strong understanding of payroll administration, payroll controls and employee data management
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to delivering accurate and high-quality work
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach to improving processes and identifying efficiencies

Desirable

• Experience using ADP GlobalView payroll systems
• Experience with salary sacrifice
• Experience working with SAP or similar HR and payroll systems
• Previous experience in a construction/ engineering industry
• Previous involvement in salary review or compensation administration processes
• Experience working within a busy HR, payroll or shared services environment

What’s in it for you?

When you join Schindler, you'll be rewarded with a competitive package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance, including:

• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering day

• Pension scheme with 6% company contribution

• On Site Gym

• Comprehensive life assurance

• Enhanced family leave

• Private medical cover with a trusted provider, plus 24/7 virtual GP access

• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support

• Free eye tests and eyewear discounts

• Access to a range of employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!

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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.

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