Payroll & Compensations and Benefits Coordinator

NHV Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading helicopter services provider is seeking a Payroll / Compensation and Benefits Officer to handle payroll processing and employee benefits in compliance with UK legislation. Key responsibilities include accurate monthly payroll management, liaising with providers, and resolving employee queries. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in UK payroll, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment devoted to safety and compliance.

Benefits

Matched pension plan

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll processing and employee benefits administration.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and pensions regulations.
• Experience handling employee queries on compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Accurate monthly payroll processing and management.
• Administer the UK employee benefits package effectively.
• Maintain compliance with UK pensions legislation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee benefits administration

Attention to detail

Compliance with UK law

Communication skills

Budgeting and cost analyses

ICT literacy

Tools

Payroll systems

ERP platforms

HRIS software

Excel

Job description

As a Payroll / Compensation and Benefits Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and the administration of compensation and benefits for employees on UK contracts. This role requires a strong eye for detail to ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, internal policies, and benefit schemes.

You will work with the HR Team (both in UK and Belgium) to achieve the business objectives.

Responsibilities and Main Result Areas

Managing Payroll

• Responsible for the accurate monthly payroll processing.
• Work closely with external payroll providers and other relevant partners.
• Work with HR Team for monthly payroll exceptions for processing.
• Calculate overtime payments and handle ad hoc payroll queries.
• Track and monitor payroll costs.
• Perform cost analyses, gross‑to‑net calculations, and other ad hoc payroll calculations.
• Responsible for P11d administration.
• Manage and maintain accurate employee records for personnel employed under UK contracts.
• Manage the UK payroll inbox and respond to payroll‑related communications in a timely manner.
• Answer payroll and benefits‑related queries from employees and Line Managers.
• Ensure correct application and compliance with UK payroll legislation and local regulations.
• Collaborate with the Base Manager and HR Business Partner on the annual budget process.
• Coordinate and support continuous improvement initiatives within payroll and benefits processes.

Compensation and Benefits

• Administer the UK employee benefits package, ensuring accurate and timely management.
• Liaise with the Employee Benefits broker on aspects of benefits administration.
• Coordinate annual benefits renewals, working closely with the VP Group HR and benefits providers to ensure a competitive offering.
• Ensure compliance with UK pensions legislation, including auto‑enrolment requirements and contribution levels.
• Process monthly pension contributions and payments to employees’ pension funds.
• Coordinate benefit enrolments for new starters and benefit cessations for leavers across all plans.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Line Managers and employees for compensation and benefits‑related queries.

HR Administration

• Manage all required administration for personnel with UK contracts.
• Manage paperwork for new starts.
• Ensure accurate processing and maintenance of employee data across systems, including ERP, insurance, and payroll platforms.
• Send out notifications for new starters and ensure smooth onboarding communications.
• General HR Administrator tasks as guided by HR Team (e.g., employment contracts, general letters).Run and generate accurate payroll, compensation, and benefits reports as required.
• Extract, manipulate, and analyse data from payroll, HR, and ERP systems to support decision-making.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in payroll processing and administration of employee benefits, preferably within a UK context.
• Hands‑on experience with payroll systems, ERP platforms, and HRIS software.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law, payroll legislation, and pensions regulations, including auto‑enrolment.
• Experience liaising with external payroll providers, benefits brokers, and other partners.
• Demonstrated ability to handle employee queries and provide guidance on compensation and benefits matters.
• Experience in maintaining accurate employee records, preparing reports, and tracking payroll costs.
• Exposure to budgeting processes and cost analysis is an advantage.
• Good communicational skills.
• ICT‑literate: good knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Mail merge skills.

What we offer

About Us
NHV Group is an international helicopter service provider, specialised in business‑to‑business helicopter services both offshore & onshore.

We aim to create a leading position in the helicopter world with a primary focus on Europe and Africa, without compromising our safety. We strive to provide an increasing level of flexibility to our customers. Our services and experience present a refreshing and safe alternative in the industry. NHV cares about it’s people and invests in them to shape the best professionals in the industry.

At NHV, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in the helicopter world. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and customer centricity, we provide reliable services that support a wide range of missions.

📍 Headquarters: Ostend, Belgium

🚁 Fleet: Approximately 35 helicopters, including: H175, H160, AW139, AW169 and more

🌍 Operations: United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Ivory Coast

👥 Employees: 400+

📅 Founded: 1997

Our expertise spans across Oil and Gas, Offshore Wind, Maritime Services, MRO Services, ATO Pilot Training, and P147 Technician Training. We take pride in working with a skilled and passionate team who ensure everything meets the highest industry standards.

Our Values

• Safety – We promote a Just Culture of trust, respect and accountability in safety, free from fear of retaliation.
• Integrity – We take pride in our work, act responsibly, and deliver high‑quality results on time to support NHV and its partners.
• Ownership – We uphold the highest ethical standards, follow all regulations, and foster fairness and trust while continuously improving together.
• Partnership – We value strong partnerships and treat our people as equals, working with fairness, respect, and a drive for top performance.

Joining NHV means becoming part of an international, dynamic, and professional environment where growth and development are encouraged.

• Matched pension plan
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme

NHV is committed to providing equality and fairness and ensuring that no individual is subjected to discrimination on the grounds of any of the following characteristics: age, disability, gender, pregnancy, family status, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion or belief.