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Global Accounting Network are partnering with an international energy client looking for an interim Payroll & Benefits Manager for the UK business.
As the interim Payroll & Benefit Manager, this role will report directly into the Head of Financial Operations. It will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, compliance with regulations, and managing an attractive benefits program for employees.
Main Responsibilities:
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for UK employees
- Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, tax codes, and National Insurance contributions
- Work with external payroll providers to ensure data accuracy
- Manage employee benefits, including pensions, health insurance
- Ensure compliance with pension auto-enrolment requirements
- Ensure payroll and benefits processes comply with UK employment laws and GDPR requirements
- Submit statutory reports such as P11Ds, P60s, and RTI submissions to HMRC
- Continuously enhance payroll and benefits processes for efficiency and accuracy
- Work closely with HR and IT teams to implement new systems or technologies
- Manage and develop a small team of payroll and benefits specialists
- Ad hoc tasks
Ideal Candidate:
- Ideally CIPP qualified (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in payroll management within a UK-based organisation
- Experience managing employee benefits, pensions, and health insurance programs
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and employment law
- Proficiency in payroll software (preferably ADP and/or Workday HCM) and Excel
