Payroll Administrator

Following continued growth of the Jensten Group, we are seeking to recruit a Payroll Administrator to support the Payroll & Benefits Manager in the end-to-end payroll and benefits process in a seamless and compliant manner for circa 1000 employees and growing.

You will be a part of the wider HR Shared Services & Operations team, which is based at our Huntingdon office with the flexibility of hybrid working (3 days office 2 days from home).

Key responsibilities of Payroll Administrator:

• Payroll Processing: Assist in the preparation and processing of a monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and UK employment laws.
• System Administration: Update relevant HR & Payroll systems with employee information to ensure data accuracy and efficiency.
• Employee Support: Manage employee queries related to payroll & benefits within our ticketing system and assist to resolve any payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Benefits Administration: Provide administrative services for pensions and benefits, answering queries from internal and external contacts.

About you

As our Payroll Administrator, you will need to have experience of working in an administrative capacity, as well as the confidence to answer queries effectively and efficiently with both internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll also be or have:

• Be a good team player with the ability to support the wider team when required
• Able to prioritise and take initiative
• Have proven experience of working to tight deadlines
• Excellent customer services skills
• Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal
• Experience of using Microsoft Outlook & Excel
• The desire to learn and develop within Payroll & Benefits

Rewards & Benefits

When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits which include:

• Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme
• Flexibility with Hybrid working options
• 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) plus bank holidays
• Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)
• Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you
• Group Life Assurance cover
• 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid
• Professional qualification study support relevant to your role and career
• Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc.
• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually

About Us: 

Launched in 2018 Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. Growing organically and through strategic acquisition we now place nearly £600m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms.

We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker. We have the scale, ambition and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. Which is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups, we are one of the most exciting too. 

And that is why you should join us! 

Our goal is to have people in our Group that enjoy being part of one team with the shared commitment to delivering insurance distribution excellence. A big part of how we do this is by listening and then acting on what we hear. Our EVP work is key to maintaining and enhancing our culture and Benefits, making Jensten Group a fantastic place to work, learn and grow.