Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

South Manchester / Hybrd

Up to £36,000

This company is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to join their team. As a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing a cost-effective and efficient payroll function in conjunction with HR & Finance. Your primary purpose will be to ensure the smooth operation of monthly payroll, pension and benefits payments, submissions and management reporting.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Management of payroll and benefits for Group companies
• Production of monthly statistics including headcount, salary, benefit, absence, training costs
• Reconciliation of all payroll costs with finance
• Monthly submission of HMRC/NI/Pension submissions
• Management of the Auto-enrolment process and monthly submissions to pension provider
• Annual collation and submission of P11d and P46s submissions
• Producing and maintaining all necessary documentation for HMRC records for relevant tax year as well as company payroll documentation for audit purposes
• Social security/benefits declarations/ SMP/SSP/SPP/holiday payments
• Ensure processing errors are minimised by continued development of internal controls
• Checking and payment of expenses claims in line with company policy
• Continuous review of benefits to encourage recruitment, retention and engagement strategies, including cost savings for the businesses
• Developing payroll policies and best practice internal control procedures
• Maintaining accurate information on internal HR database and payroll packages
• Resolving any payroll queries and escalations
• Keep up to date with all statutory regulations and requirements
• Liaison with pension adviser with specific queries, manage annual employee ‘clinic’s.
• Creation of and maintenance of employee records including starters / leavers paperwork
• Work collaboratively with the HR team and Finance Controllers to ensure all relevant information is communicated and actioned where necessary

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years payroll end to end experience within multi-company payrolls
• Technical and practical experience of payroll and employee benefits administration and coordination
• Understanding of HMRC/NI/RTI and salary sacrifice processes
• Worked with in-house payroll software and outsourced agencies
• Studying toward or have gained a CIPP would be advantageous
• Ability to deliver under pressure
• Working knowledge of tax matters
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• A pro-active and can-do attitude with the ability to problem solve
• Excellent numeracy and data entry skills
• Minimum 4 years payroll end to end experience within multi-company payrolls
• CIPP qualification (studying towards or achieved)

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