Payroll & Benefits Manager (6 Months)

Covering a 6 month period of maternity leave within our team, we’re looking for a confident and detail-focused Payroll & Benefits Manager to take full ownership of all things payroll and benefits across the KERB Group. Reporting into the Head of People, you’ll be the go-to expert for payroll and benefits, making sure everything runs smoothly, accurately and in line with our legal obligations.

Working within our People team, you’ll manage payroll across five entities, partnering with Finance to keep things compliant, efficient and on time. You’ll bring experience running both monthly and bi-weekly payrolls for a complex SME sized business, along with strong knowledge of HMRC reporting. You’ll also manage our benefits processes from start to finish, ensuring all joiners, leavers and updates are handled promptly and that the team is supported with any queries. To be successful, you’ll need to be experienced in working with payroll systems, HRIS platforms like Planday, PeopleHR and Microsoft Office.

We’re looking for someone proactive, collaborative and people-minded, who takes pride in getting the details right and building strong relationships across the business.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing monthly and bi-weekly payrolls through our outsourced providers (PayCaptain and Germany-based specialist), ensuring all data is accurate, compliant and submitted on time.
• Liaising with payroll partners to provide reports, information and manual calculations where needed, and resolve any queries or discrepancies promptly.
• Handle all payroll changes, including new starters, leavers, salary adjustments and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), ensuring accurate records and supporting paperwork are completed.
• Responding confidently to payroll, tax, holiday, pension and benefits queries, acting as the first point of contact for employees and managers.
• Maintaining accurate data across our HR and finance systems, supporting HMRC reporting, P11D reconciliations and employer filings.
• Administering and managing company benefits and salary sacrifice schemes, keeping records up to date and ensuring a smooth experience for employees and new starters.
• Support periodic salary reviews and benchmarking to help us stay competitive and aligned with market trends.
• Assist the Head of People with ad hoc tasks and contribute to a positive, people-focused culture.

What you'll bring to KERB:

• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role, with the confidence to hit the ground running.
• Proven track record of managing payroll end to end, ideally within a multi-entity, multi-country or fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with rota systems and outsourced payroll providers.
• Strong understanding of payroll practices and legislation, with an eye on updates and compliance.
• Highly numerate, organised and detail-orientated, with a genuine pride in accuracy and providing guidance with confidence.
• Experience in hospitality, retail or FMCG would be great to have.

What you'll get by joining KERB:

• Generous F&B discount across KERB food and drinks.
• 25 days holiday pro-rata (excluding bank holidays) + birthday day off.
• Health Cash Plan (Medicash).
• Personal Wellbeing Allowance (Juno).
• CODE app.
• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Cycle To Work scheme.
• A London Living Wage and Disability Confident Committed employer.
• A Best Companies accredited employer.

Diversity & Inclusion:

As part of our values, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity at KERB. We actively celebrate our teams’ different abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone, from any background, is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. Applicants are encouraged to share with our People Team any accommodations or reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.