Benefits and Payroll Manager

Job Details

Job description:
An established company in central Chichester is recruiting a Benefits and Payroll Manager to manage their employee benefits schemes and a number of monthly payrolls on a hybrid working basis of just 2 days a week in the office.
 
About the Role:
The role would suit an experienced Benefits and Payroll Manager who is able to work on their own initiative with a solid understanding of the payroll process and up to date knowledge of current legislation who can take full ownership for the execution of payroll, pension, HMRC payments and benefit schemes.
 
Key Responsibilities of the Payroller:

• Preparation and submission of payroll data for payrolls to outsourced payroll provider and liaison with Finance, HMRC and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Preparation and submission of pensions data to outsourced pension provider including auto-enrolment.
• Leading on Payroll Year End processes, ensuring P60s and P11Ds are submitted and distributed correctly and in good time.
• Managing the relationship with the benefits schemes providers and brokers
• Being the subject matter experts for benefits and the HR and Payroll systems, including implementation of a new system and delivering training to managers on the system.
• Providing advice and support to line managers and staff on benefits, pay and pension queries.

• Extensive experience in an in-house payroll position is essential.
• Strong excel / systems skills.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills, able to work under own initiative.
• Payroll or AAT qualifications.

• A positive, friendly and supportive team environment.
• Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home) and a 37 hour working week with flexibility on start & finish times.
• 27 days holiday pa (plus bank holidays).
• Enhanced pension scheme, life assurance and a discretionary bonus.
• Private medical cover.