Department: People and Culture
Reports to: People and Culture Director
Salary: up to £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Location: Manchester / Hybrid
The Opportunity
We are looking for an accurate, detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to take ownership of the smooth, compliant coordination of our monthly payroll and employee benefits. Although our payroll is processed by an outsourced provider, you will be the key point of contact and the person responsible for ensuring it is delivered correctly, on time and in line with all statutory requirements for our c.150 employees.
Alongside payroll and benefits, you will support a range of HR coordination and people-reporting activities, produce management information and contribute towards board reporting. This is a varied role that combines hands-on payroll administration, benefits and pensions coordination, data accuracy and reporting, ideally suited to someone who enjoys both detail and the bigger picture.
Key Responsibilities
Compile, validate and submit all monthly payroll input – including starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime, bonuses, expenses and statutory payments – ensuring all provider deadlines and cut-off dates are met.
Ensure payroll is processed in full compliance with HMRC requirements, including RTI/FPS submissions, PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments such as SMP, SPP and SSP.
Administer employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (such as pension, health cash plan, holiday buying and cycle-to-work), managing enrolments, changes and provider relationships.
Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll, pension and benefits queries, resolving them professionally, accurately and with discretion.
Produce regular and ad-hoc people and payroll management information – including headcount, absence, turnover, pay and cost reporting – using Excel to a high standard.
Ensure sensitive payroll, pension and personal data is handled in line with GDPR and data protection requirements, and support continuous improvement across payroll, benefits and HR administration.
About You
Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and processes, including PAYE, National Insurance, RTI, statutory payments and pension auto-enrolment
Proficient Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data reconciliation, with the ability to turn data into clear, accurate reporting
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented payroll and benefits professional who takes real ownership of accuracy and compliance. You will be confident coordinating an outsourced payroll, comfortable working with HR systems and data, and able to turn payroll and people information into clear, reliable reporting. Experience of Cezanne HR would be an advantage, but the right attitude, discretion and a genuine eye for detail are equally important.
Your Development and Benefits
At Leep, we believe in stable growth and putting our people first. Our 5-year strategic growth plan gives us stability today and prepares us for the future, while nurturing a strong collaborative and supportive culture.
Our benefits include:
Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset
25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
Annual discretionary bonus
Company pension plan
Health Cash plan through Westfield Health
Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme
Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials
Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities
Our Values
At the forefront of everything we do:
Safety, Customer Promise, Accountability, Reliability, Respect, Flexibility
Equal Opportunities
Leep Utilities is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any appropriate accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
