Human Resources Payroll Manager - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Wise May are looking for a proactive Human Resources Payroll Manager to join a global software provider within the Real Estate Finance industries. As a HR Payroll Manager you will be involved in supporting a wide range of HR functions including Payroll (UK and Europe), HR Analytics, HR Administration, Benefits, Pensions, HR System Administration and providing Operational HR advice. This is a part time, 6 month fixed term contract. You will be working 25 hours a week (preferably across 4 days, but this is flexible).

HR Payroll Manager duties and responsibilities:

• Preparation, review, and approval of monthly payroll submissions in conjunction with the external payroll provider, ensuring the accurate and timely processing to local in-country legislations, corporate policy and agreed timelines.
• Collaborating with Finance on payroll reconciliations, General Ledger, funding, and the accurate recharge of payroll costs into the company’s books of accounts.
• Managing Pension Auto-enrolment ensuring accurate management and statutory compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring all end-of-tax year processes run smoothly, including P11d(b), P60s and PSA agreements.
• Assistance in Employer filing for Employment related securities.
• Liaise with benefits Broker on all day-to-day aspects regarding take up and changes.
• Act as first point of contact for general employee benefits enquiries.
• Manage Benefits portal, users, and system configuration.
• Annual renewals, review, and audit employee data for brokers.
• Invoices – Benefits reconciliation, breakdown of reports.
• Liaise with US COE team on compensation initiatives.
• Provides analysis and interpret employee data trends.
• HR System administration and maintenance.
• Monthly headcount and various reports for EMEA region.
• To cover all aspects of HR Administration of the employee life cycle effectively.
• To provide operational HR advice and act as a first point of contact for all HR queries.
• Responding to all reference requests, providing reference letters.
• Setting up HR workflows/tasks reminders via HRIS.

HR Payroll Manager key skills and experience required:

• Demonstrable experience of preparing and overseeing monthly payroll submissions within a HR function.
• A generalist HR background.
• Considerable knowledge of European regulatory and governmental laws/statute with an emphasis on HMRC guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literate with in-depth knowledge of MS Office with an emphasis in Excel.
• Demonstrate professional behaviour and teamwork, dependable and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and time critical situations.