Payroll Assistant /Payroll Officer

Overview

Are you an experienced Payroll Assistant, looking for an opportunity on a fixed term basis for 12 months working within a hybrid model?

At Rexel we are excited to cover a period of maternity within our payroll team. As a Payroll Assistant, you will administer all payroll activities, ensuring completion is on time and accurate while maintaining compliance with internal and statutory requirements.

This role supports a payroll of just over 1900 employees and one monthly payroll, offering a great opportunity to add value and have impact from day one. The role is hybrid: two days per week in our Eagle Court office with free onsite parking, the rest of the week remote.

Responsibilities

• Administer all payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Ensure compliance with internal and statutory requirements.
• Support business functions and teams with pay‑related queries through to resolution.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.

Benefits

• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in our offices.
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• Performance related bonus scheme.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing over the years).
• Ability to buy and sell holiday each year.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Extensive learning opportunities from day one.
• Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers, and free financial support and education.

Qualifications

• Collaboration : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Takes accountability : Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments.
• Customer focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Optimises work processes : Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Ideally you will also have:

• Experience within the full payroll lifecycle; end‑to‑end experience.
• Knowledge of statutory deadlines and relevant regulations.
• Previous experience maintaining compliance with all statutory regulations relevant to payroll.
• Maintaining strong partnerships with all stakeholders to provide quality, efficient and customer‑focused payroll services.
• High customer focus with a solution‑oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working to deadlines whilst maintaining exceptional accuracy and diligence.

Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we value diversity and inclusivity. By coming together as one team, we build a high‑performance culture that drives success and creates value for our customers and communities. We celebrate individuality and foster creativity, supporting everyone to be their best.

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