Job Description
OpportunityOur client a major logistics organisation based in Liverpool is recruiting a Payroll & Benefits Manager.This role reports to the Head of Transactional HR and is required to actively manage both weekly and monthly payroll activity along with the Group's compensation and benefits scheme. Providing efficient support and guidance to the wider payroll team, ensuring a professional and compliant approach at all times.Operating as part of a team is crucial to this role, working within the HR transactional team to support both weekly and monthly paid employees across the entire Group.The RoleLead, manage and develop the Group's payroll function, bringing in best practice and process improvementsKeeping abreast and adhering to continuously changing payroll legislation by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management of updates that need to be complied withManage the Group's compensation and benefits offering, including life assurance and private medical insurance, along with all salary sacrifice benefitsManagement of the Flexible Benefits scheme online portal, communications and the renewal of benefits within the scheme windowReconcile payroll reports ahead of submission to pension providersWork as an internal consultant and expert advisor on all payroll, compensation and benefit related mattersCoordinate the annual salary review and bonus scheme processesOversee the processing of monthly (UK & ROI) and weekly payrolls with a right first time approachEnsure compliance for Year End activities including P11d, P60, FPS and EPS submissions and reconciliationsManaging payroll team members and supporting their development; strengthening and improving payroll skills across the team; providing training where requiredReconciling the payroll accounts and resolving any payroll discrepancies that may occurOversee the processing of the Flexible Benefits scheme across the Company to ensure completed correctly in line with external provider deadlinesProject manage the absorbing of other payrolls after future acquisitionProvide proactive payroll support to the wider HR team, line managers and employeesAdhere to internal reporting deadlines and obligations using agreed systems and processes, including, and not limited, to payroll software, spreadsheet packages such as MS Excel and payroll procedure manualsDemonstrate in all tasks and interactions the professional ethical standards relevant to the HR and payroll profession, Company values and role whilst adhering to legal requirements such as the principles of confidentialityExperience RequiredPractical experience of working in a payroll environmentPeople management experienceThe ability to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines in a fast paced environmentThe ability to work under pressure with changing prioritiesAttention to detailKnowledge of MS Office, particularly ExcelEffective diary management, planning and organizingIf you interested in applying for this role please send in your CV or call Phil on 07984 199519TPBN1_UKTJ