Payroll Advisor

Vimdesign; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness retailer in the UK is seeking a Payroll professional to manage end-to-end payroll processes efficiently. The role demands strong Excel skills, exceptional attention to detail, and great communication abilities. You will ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time, managing multiple deadlines under pressure. This position offers a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, and additional perks including staff discounts and wellness services. Hybrid working is expected, with some presence required in Nuneaton office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days of holiday + 8 Bank holidays

25% staff discount

Pension contributions

Free wellness diagnostic tests

Exclusive discounts on wellness services

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll environment managing rhythm and deadlines.
• Proficiency in using Excel and payroll systems.
• Ability to notice discrepancies in numbers.

Responsibilities

• Run payroll end-to-end with precision.
• Respond to payroll queries clearly.
• Carry out manual calculations for SSP and SMP.
• Build and check payment files using Excel.
• Process expenses payments.
• Reconcile payroll reports accurately.

Skills

Prior payroll experience

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Great communication skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Customer-focused approach

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid working with an expectation to be present at a Holland & Barrett office in Nuneaton (CV10 7RH) for a minimum of 2 days per week. This is a 12-month fixed term role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring colleagues across our retail stores, distribution network and head office are paid accurately, on time, and in line with UK regulations.

The role is ideal for someone who helps payroll run smoothly under pressure and takes pride in keeping thousands of colleagues paid correctly and on time.

Responsibilities

• Running payroll end-to-end with precision and efficiency.
• Responding to payroll queries with clarity and patience — written or verbal.
• Carrying out manual calculations for SSP and SMP.
• Building and checking payment files using Excel.
• Processing expenses payments.
• Reconciling payroll reports so everything balances.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience working in payroll (understanding rhythm, deadlines and pressure).
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel, plus familiarity with payroll systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to notice when numbers don’t look right.
• Great communication skills, able to explain payroll matters to people at all levels.
• Confidence managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A calm, customer-focused approach.

What We Offer

• The salary is competitive — numbers discussed early.
• 25 days of holiday + 8 Bank holidays.
• 25% staff discount across our range — plus free online delivery.
• Pension contributions.
• Free wellness diagnostic tests.
• Exclusive discounts on wellness services, gym memberships, and more.
• Perks from other retailers — discounts and savings from brands you use.
• A culture of wellbeing, including mental health support and menopause coaching.

Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).