Payroll and Benefits Manager - Robert Half : Job Details

Bhav Kotecha is pleased to work in partnership with a Global Leader in Supply Chain Solutions to recruit for a Payroll & Benefits Manager based on an hybrid basis with two days in the office based in Hemel Hempstead.

Job Summary

• The Payroll & Benefits Manager heads up the payroll team and has overall responsibility for managing the UK payroll function and the UK and Ireland Concur employee expense system.The role requires working collaboratively with HR and DC operations teams and building relationships with systems providers including Moorepay, Crown, Zebra and Concur.

Major duties & responsibilities:

• Management of the payroll function to ensure smooth running and accuracy of data working closely with the HR team.
• The company operates 3 payrolls, 1 weekly and 2 4-weekly which are run by the payroll administrators supervised by the Assistant Payroll Manager.
• Ensure the company is HMRC compliant in respect of all payroll matters including salary sacrifice compliance and P11d submission.
• Overall responsibility for the smooth running and administration of the Global Concur expense system and ensure compliance with HMRC rules.
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders including providing data/reports and supporting project work such as the Zebra T&A roll-out and future projects requiring payroll expertise.
• Managing relationships with system providers.
• Ensure the payroll team meets reporting deadlines and supporting auditor requests.
• Ongoing review of the payroll team structure to ensure it remains fit for purpose and support team learning and development opportunities.

Technical competencies:

• Experienced payroll and benefits manager with knowledge of current HMRC legislation.
• CIPP payroll qualification
• An excellent manager, communicator and team player, who has a track record of delivering results of the highest standard
• Strong system skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel (advanced formulas, vlookups, pivots etc)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Query (SQL) is desirable

Salary and benefits

The salary on offer is £50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience and expertise

• Car allowance - £5,500
• Annual bonus scheme -15%
• Private Health care from day 1
• Pension contribution 6%
• 6 months company sick pay (in rolling 12 months)
• Lunch allowance
• Free parking
• 25 days holiday

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