Payroll and Benefits Manager

Manchester Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
Michael Page are recruiting for a Payroll and Benefits Manager on behalf of a well-established organisation based in Manchester. The Payroll and Benefits Manager will be a standalone role and will be focused on leading and delivering end-to-end payroll services for the business.
  • Payroll and Benefits Manager
  • Well-established organisation offering hybrid/ home working

About Our Client

The company is a well-established entity within their industry, based in Manchester. They are renowned for their commitment to excellence and their strong emphasis on employee satisfaction.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of a Payroll and Benefits Manager will include:

  • To oversee and deliver the end-to-end payroll process for all paid and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payments.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the external payroll provider, ensuring services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs.
  • Partner with internal teams to gather, review, and validate payroll inputs, including timesheets, adjustments, variable payments and new starter and leaver information.
  • Working with the HR Lead, overseeing the implementation and administration of various benefits programs.
  • Ensure that all payroll and/or year- end reporting obligations associated with the benefits is undertaken in line with legislation.
  • Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries, providing clear and professional responses and resolutions, as required.
  • Deliver communication to employees on payroll-related matters as required, including payslip breakdowns and any process changes.
  • Regularly review payroll processes and identify opportunities for optimisation and efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll & Benefits Manager should have:

  • Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes in a standalone role or similar capacity.
  • Experience of managing relationships with third-party payroll providers.
  • Experience of setting up employee benefit plans.
  • Expertise in payroll software and systems, with advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
  • Professional payroll qualification ie CIPP.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary range between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, based on experience.
  • Hybrid/ home working.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Strong pension programme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Free parking.
  • Opportunity to work with a thriving company and industry.
Contact
Dillon Roberts
Quote job ref
JN-122024-6624344
Phone number
+441618290422

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Retail
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dillon Roberts
Consultant phone
+441618290422
Job reference
JN-122024-6624344