Payroll and Benefits Manager

Colchester Full-Time No home office possible

Permanent Payroll Manager – hybrid 3 days on site in head offices in Colchester – managing a team of 5 and payroll of circa 3000 for UK and Ireland.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to work on a hybrid basis on site in the head offices in Colchester, overseeing payroll for over 3,000 employees across the UK and Ireland. You will need proven experience managing a payroll of a similar size, and a proven track record in managing a team and updating and reviewing benefits. Advanced Excel is required for this role, plus CPP (or equivalent) qualification. You will also need to be based locally as the role is 3 days a week on site.

Overview

Technically competent, identifying opportunities to improve business performance and profit.
Aware of the commercial implications of their actions. Maximises business opportunities by referring to the most appropriate colleague, or department.
Strives to reduce waste and improve quality in their work, raising ideas for improved services, products or efficiencies.
Collects & maintains information relevant to their job role.
Identifies the opportunity for change and improvement, understands the effect of one system / process on another and the importance of sharing ideas with colleagues.
Manages customer expectations by keeping them well-informed and explaining changes when they happen. Actively supports customers throughout this process.
Actively listens, empathises with the customer, confirming understanding of needs, reassuring the customer of the right course of action.
Uses a structured approach for identifying problems and assess what can be done.