Payroll & Benefits Manager

Payroll and Benefits Manager

Location: London Heathrow Office - Hybrid

Salary: up to £50,000 plus excellent benefits

The Company
We are delighted to be partnering with this award winning global logistics business who have an impressive track record and a strong presence in their field. This is an exciting time for the business, with significant growth plans already underway.

This is a newly created role, managing UK & EMEA payroll operations and reporting into the HR Director, EMEA. This role genuinely offers scope for development as the company grows in size.The ideal candidate will have expertise in leading and implementing payroll systems and have strong systems knowledge and technical capabilities.
The Benefits
This company believes in rewarding its employees well and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Private Medical Insurance
* Company Pension
* Option of hybrid working - post completion of probation
* Holidays rising to 25 days with 5 years service
* Great company culture - including subsided tickets for live music events, lunches provided, regular social events throughout the year (Summer / Christmas parties)
* Free on-site parking
About the role:
We are seeking a talented and highly experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to join our clients team based in their offices close to Heathrow and oversee payroll operations, managing all aspects of payroll and benefits administration for employees across the UK & EMEA regions. The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, managing the benefits programme, and staying abreast of regulatory changes affecting payroll and benefits.
Payroll
* Responsible for the effective delivery and processing of monthly payrolls across all our brands in the UK & EMEA - leading on the respective monthly payroll processing, collating monthly payroll instructions; working closely with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely submission of payroll, tax filings, reports, and other required documentation.
* Responsible for leading on the monthly pensions administration and reconciliation to ensure that changes are processed in a timely manner, information exchange with our pension provider(s) is accurate and seamless and also that monthly submission are in keeping with Service Level Agreements (SLA).
* Responsible for processing new starters, leavers and any staff changes through our payroll system, whilst also ensuring that all data held in the system is accurate and that reports can be obtained as needed. Conducting regular audits and reviews to ensure data integrity and compliance
* Responsible for work closely with the People Business Partner, respective Finance teams, and other relevant departments to ensure seamless coordination on benefits and payroll matters.
* Responsible for managing and influencing relationships with our payroll provider for the UK, conducting ongoing reviews of cost vs service and continuous improvements.
* To stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes in legislation related to payroll and benefits, and implement necessary adjustments to company policies and procedures.
About you
* Ideally educated to degree level, CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience managing, processing and delivering payroll / system implementation projects.
* Strong stakeholder management skills and client service mentality.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
* Exceptional communication and presentation skills [verbally and in writing], with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse stakeholders.
* Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and the ability to apply it commercially.
* Strong problem-solving skills: ability to provide constructive advice and analyse information and adopt a solution focused approach.
* Ability to cope with conflicting demands, respond well and meet deadlines.
* Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
* Takes personal responsibility for getting things done.
* Ability to establish professional credibility.
* Remains calm under pressure.
* Team player who develops and motivates team members and promotes good team morale.
Next Steps
For further information or if you would like to discuss this role in more detail - please contact Sylvia White at Office Angels Staines

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