Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Manager Full-time: Permanent Location: Hemel Salary: £42,764 - £53,456 Are you an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager looking for a new opportunity to make a significant impact? Do you have a passion for ensuring accurate payroll processes and enhancing employee satisfaction through effective benefits administration? If so, we want to hear from you About Us: Martin Brower is a global leader in supply chain solutions, providing end-to-end logistical support to some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands such as McDonald’s and Papa John’s. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions. Position Summary : The Payroll & Benefits Manager heads up the payroll team and has overall responsibility for managing the UK payroll function and the UK and Ireland Concur employee expense system. The role requires working collaboratively with HR and DC operations teams and building relationships with systems providers including Moorepay, Crown, Zebra and Concur. Responsibilities: Management of the payroll function to ensure smooth running and accuracy of data working closely with the HR team. The company operates 3 payrolls, 1 weekly and 2 4-weekly which are run by the payroll administrators supervised by the Assistant Payroll Manager Ensure the company is HMRC compliant in respect of all payroll matters including salary sacrifice compliance and P11d submission Overall responsibility for the smooth running and administration of the Global Concur expense system and ensure compliance with HMRC rules Collaboration with internal stakeholders including providing data/reports and supporting project work such as the Zebra T&A rollout and future projects requiring payroll expertise Managing relationships with system providers Ensure the payroll team meets reporting deadlines and supporting auditor requests Ongoing review of the payroll team structure to ensure it remains fit for purpose and support team learning and development opportunities Technical competencies Experienced payroll and benefits manager with knowledge of current HMRC legislation CIPP payroll qualification An excellent manager, communicator and team player, who has a track record of delivering results of the highest standard Strong system skills – Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel (advanced formulas, vlookups, pivots etc) Knowledge of Microsoft Query (SQL) is desirable People-First Culture : At Martin Brower, our employees are our greatest asset. We prioritize creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard, respected, and valued. Opportunities for Growth: We're committed to your long-term success. With clear paths for career advancement and development, you'll have opportunities to grow within your current role or explore new roles and responsibilities across the organization. Culture of Continuous Improvement: We believe in the power of continuous improvement. You'll be empowered to innovate, experiment, and challenge the status quo as we work together to drive positive change and elevate our performance as a team. Apply Today: Take the next step in your career and join us in making a difference. Apply now and be part of our mission to make it easier to run great restaurants.