Payroll and Benefits Manager

Job Title: Payroll and Benefits ManagerLocation: Wavendon, Milton KeynesSalary: Up to £50,000 per annum (pro-rata)Employment Type: Permanent Position Flexibility: Hybrid working - Up to 2 Days a week working from home

About the Opportunity:

We are recruiting an experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager for a leading organisation in Wavendon, Milton Keynes. Reporting to the Head of HR, this is a key role as the business navigates several important projects. You will lead payroll processing, oversee benefits administration, and drive process improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance. This business can offer tailored career progression based on the individual.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management:

• Oversee payroll processing with ADP, ensuring integration from CHRIS (HR system).
• Manage starters and leavers, validate payroll actions (e.g., holiday pay, overtime, pensions).
• Maintain payroll spreadsheets, produce P11D reports, and post payroll journals to the ERP system.
• Collaborate with HR to enhance payroll processes and maintain best practices.

Benefits Administration:

• Administer employee benefits, including enrolments, terminations, and accurate payroll deductions.
• Support internal benefits reviews and provide recommendations.
• Resolve employee queries and ensure accuracy in provider billing and enrolments.
• Manage relationships with payroll and benefits providers, addressing discrepancies.

Data and Reporting:

• Produce HR reports on KPIs (e.g., turnover, payroll spend) and ensure data accuracy.
• Conduct audits to verify benefit enrolments and employee data.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure payroll and benefits data is accurate, compliant, and submitted on time.
• Act as the main contact for payroll and benefits providers.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure payroll costs are recorded correctly.

Person Specification:

• Strong experience in payroll and benefits administration, with knowledge of ADP preferred.
• Proficient in HR systems, Excel, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

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