Job Description

The Payroll & Benefits Manager will work in collaboration with global payroll & benefits colleagues to maximise efficiencies and synergise a the groups solutions where possible.

Key responsibilities for the Payroll & Benefits Manager

·Lead the UK payroll and benefits function.
·Management of timely and accurate monthly payrolls.
Manage and maintain accurate HRIS data workflows, reporting and reconciliation between internal and external payroll and benefits
·Leadership to and direct supervision of payroll and benefits advisor through effective coaching and performance management.
·Manage standard operating procedures ensuring they are maintained, up-to-date and fit for purpose.
Responsible for ensuring the Company are compliant with statutory regulations
Responsible for management and ongoing maintenance of salary benchmarking information.
Responsible for the participation in European salary surveys used by the client
To support European colleagues with job evaluation benchmarking to determine appropriate pay ranges.
Provide cohesion across European portfolio with a view to optimising efficiencies and effectiveness in a shared service environment.
Working with Group Finance functions to ensure employee payroll costs are reported promptly and costed accurately for the purpose of both internal financial management and external reporting.
Management of internal and external auditing requirements.
Proactively identify and suggest continuous improvement across all aspects of payroll and benefits platforms and processes.
Management of 3rd party relationship with external payroll bureau.
Support with tracking, measuring, recording and communicating HR analytics in relation to payroll and benefits KPI’s and benchmarking metrics.
Conduct ongoing research into emerging trends, issues and work collaboratively with global colleagues to share best practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·Degree educated in Business Administration, Finance or HR related field Relevant BTEC/ CIPP or similar with a minimum of 5 years PQE Experienced with strong hands on experience in a similar role Extensive knowledge of HRIS and MS Office. Competent quantitative/analytical skills and decision making abilities Working knowledge of job evaluation and job analysis systems European experience