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For Companies The Payroll & Benefits Manager will manage end-to-end payroll and employee benefits for c450 employees, ensuring that services are simple for customers (people managers and colleagues) and compliant with policies and statutory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitor and manage the services provided by payroll providers i.e. L&G pension, EdenRed, Medicash, Cyclescheme (EV Scheme).
- Facilitate annual renewals of life assurance and income protection policies.
- Support the HR Director with HR process controls and checks as required, in line with audit, risk and governance requirements.
- Identify opportunities to drive efficiencies within payroll processes and push to improve service delivery.
- Key contact point for 3rd party benefit providers.
- Review the effectiveness of current benefits provision, providing recommendations for improvement where appropriate.
- Drive awareness of benefits offering with employees to maximise benefit utilisation.
- Upskill the HR operational team on payroll to provide backup cover.
- Own the annual salary review process.
- Work with the HRD to develop and implement a total reward framework and flexible benefits.
What you need to succeed:
- Ideally CIPP Qualified.
- Experience of managing end to end payroll processes.
- Experience of cloud based HRIS/technology and managing 3rd party relationships.
- Sound understanding of HR processes and people-related legislation.
- Analytical, able to interpret data and trends and take appropriate action.
- Excellent working knowledge and experience of managing salary sacrifice benefit schemes (including CTW & EV).
- Ability to manage benefits across multiple platforms and manual processes.
- Prior experience of managing the annual salary review process linked to salary ranges and performance.
- Highly proficient / expert level competence using Microsoft Excel.
- Strong IT skills and confident using MS Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, SharePoint).
- Comfortable operating as a standalone payroll manager - the role is hands-on.
What you’ll get in return:
- Be part of a small but friendly team.
- On-site parking will be office-based 4 days per week.
- 25 days annual leave.
If you’re interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Payroll & Benefits Manager employer: Hays
Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Payroll & Benefits Manager in Stoke-on-Trent, where you will play a crucial role in managing payroll and employee benefits for approximately 450 employees. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, offering opportunities to enhance your skills while ensuring compliance and efficiency in payroll processes. With on-site parking and 25 days of annual leave, we provide a balanced work environment that values your contributions and well-being.
Contact Detail:
Hays Recruiting Team
