Group Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Grafton Group is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join a dedicated team serving around 6,000 employees across the UK and Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of a core business function - while contributing to the wider employee experience across the Group.

What you’ll be doing:

Payroll Administration (Approx. 50% of role):

• Oversee the end-to-end processing of a small portfolio of monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Liaise with internal departments and external payroll providers to gather, validate, and submit payroll data in a timely manner.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports, addressing any discrepancies or anomalies.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including P60 and P11D preparation and distribution.
• Respond to payroll-related employee queries in a timely and professional manner.

Benefits Administration (Approx. 50% of role):

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the company’s benefits platform, ensuring employee data is accurate and up to date.
• Support the enrolment and renewal processes for employee benefits such as private medical insurance and health cash plans.
• Act as a point of contact for benefit-related queries from employees, escalating more complex issues to the Reward Manager.
• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure accurate reporting for all employee benefits.
• Assist with communications related to reward and benefits initiatives, including onboarding materials and policy updates.

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Previous experience in payroll administration, ideally with exposure to month-end processes.

• Familiarity with employee benefits administration is highly desirable.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel); experience with payroll systems and benefits platforms is a plus.

Desirable:

• Working towards CIPD or CIPP qualifications would be advantageous but not essential.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C or above.

What we offer:

• Salary up to £28,000 and bonus structure

• Hybrid working: 3 days in our Wythall office, 2 days from home

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension contribution matching scheme

• Health cash plan and life assurance (3x salary)

• Enhanced family leave policies

• Access to our internal employee benefits platform with retail discounts and perks

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Why Join Grafton Group?

As a leading distributor of building materials and home improvement products, Grafton Group operates across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. We have a proud heritage and a reputation for innovation, quality, and service. Our brands are household names in their sectors, and our people are the foundation of our continued success.

Working with us means joining a values-led, supportive business that offers real scope for influence and impact. We invest in our people, encourage team collaboration, and actively champion continuous improvement. You’ll join a stable, growing company where your expertise will be valued, and your voice heard.