Payroll and Reward Specialist

Job Title: Reward and Payroll Specialist

Location: Cumbernauld or Milton Keynes

Job Level: 5

Let’s Grow!!!

Are you passionate about the one of the most important HR services to our people - Payroll and Reward? If you can help us deliver a pivotal and important service - read on....

What we’re looking for...

Responsible for managing the payroll process for the company with our outsourced payroll provider, you will ensure accurate and timely employee payments based on company policies while adhering to UK employment legislation. 

This will involve calculating salary & holiday entitlement etc for certain non standard working patterns (which fall outside the payroll provider automation), deductions, leavers calculations and handling payroll queries. You will support the People Co-ordinators to respond to complex employee queries relating to payroll and benefits. You will also lead the year-end reporting and compliance activities with the payroll provider such as P11D & P60 (will move to monthly from 2026 as legislation changes). 

Secondly the role will support the Reward and Technology Manager, playing  a pivotal role in reward analysis, reward framework development and maintenance and Executive remuneration.  Providing input, analysis and advice on aspects of rewards, including salary benchmarking, role sizing/job evaluation and job families, benefit packages, and recognition programs.  

You will stay updated on legislative changes to ensure compliance with all relevant payroll, data protection, employment laws and regulations regarding payroll, data compensation and benefits.

Your responsibilities will include...

• This role works closely with the People Co-ordinators to lead payroll and reward related activity. 
• Work with our outsourced payroll provider to collate information and assist with the preparation of P11D, P60s, and other necessary year-end tax filings 
• Check calculations for any non standard set-ups or deductions e.g. due to non standard shift patterns
• Calculate any non standard paid leave, including sick leave, maternity leave, and holiday pay.  Be able to create formulas/look ups for any calculations the system/provider is not set up to do 
• Analyse data: Use research, surveys, and market data to assess the company's competitive reward position 
• Designing job evaluation frameworks, job families and pay frameworks to determine appropriate pay levels for different roles 
• Inputting to the design of and managing bonus/incentive plans
• Generate reports on compensation costs, workforce demographics, and reward program effectiveness
• Design, improve and implement employee recognition programs 
• Respond to and resolve complex reward and benefits queries 
• Assist with the year-end salary review process
• Stay informed about current employment laws and regulations, including statutory payments like SSP, SMP, PBIK and auto-enrolment, to ensure compliance
• Respond to employee enquiries regarding pay slips, deductions, average holiday pay, and other payroll-related questions
• Reporting and analysis relating to reward and benefits
• Data integrity, ensure data is managed correctly and safely
• Collaborate with the wider HR people team, finance, the outsourced payroll/benefits  providers and other departments to ensure accurate payroll, reward & colleague data.   Share technical knowledge and advice with the rest of the team

What you’ll bring…

• Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and relevant employment laws
• Proficiency with payroll and/or HRIS and relevant software systems
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to handle employee queries
• Excellent analytical skills for data interpretation and reporting 
• Experience to gather, interpret, and use complex data to develop actionable steps
• Experience with salary benchmarking tools, job evaluation and job families

What we offer...

You’ll work for a big company but in a team that’s small enough to mean you can really see the difference you make quickly.  

We want every voice to be heard and every colleague to be able to perform at their best.  We invest in learning and development and a wide range of initiatives that support diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.  

We also offer a competitive benefits package which includes;

• 34 days holiday
• Flexible holiday trading
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashback, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day
• Pension
• Annual salary review 
• Ongoing professional development
• Flexible working - including hybrid working and flexible start and finish times

And much more! 

To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform .

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in roles. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!

Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Closing date for this role is Sunday 16th March.