Payroll and Reward Advisor

About the role

At National Grid, we're at the heart of delivering energy to millions of people every day. Due to increased demand within our Payroll team, we're looking to recruit Two Payroll & Reward Advisors to join us on a 6-month fixed term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys problem-solving, building strong relationships, and delivering a great customer experience.

What you'll do

• Supporting the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll activities.
• Acting as a first point of contact for payroll and reward-related queries.
• Providing advice and guidance to HR teams, managers and offshore colleagues on payroll processes, policies and reward matters.
• Supporting the administration and delivery of reward activities, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Monitoring payroll KPIs and service metrics, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supporting wider Payroll and Reward projects and process enhancement initiatives.
• Escalating issues appropriately to ensure risks are managed and resolved quickly.

What you'll need

• Proven payroll experience with a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes.
• Knowledge of HMRC legislation and payroll regulations.
• Experience supporting reward activities, employee benefits, salary reviews or annual reward processes.
• Understanding of reward principles and employee benefits administration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience working to strict deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (intermediate level or above).
• Understanding of employment law principles.
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £40,000 - £44,000 per annum– dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More information

This role closes on the 14th October at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.