Payroll & Benefits Manager (6 Months)
$45,000–$55,000 year
HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom or Shoreditch, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Summary
Manage monthly and bi-weekly payrolls across five entities through outsourced providers, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and timely submission. Liaise with payroll partners to resolve queries, handle salary adjustments, and process statutory payments like SSP and SMP. Respond to employee and manager queries regarding tax, holidays, and benefits while maintaining accurate records for HMRC reporting and employer filings. Administer benefits schemes and support periodic salary reviews to stay competitive. Assist the Head of People with ad hoc tasks. This six-month maternity cover role requires experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms like Planday and PeopleHR.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years' experience in a similar role
- Confidence to hit the ground running
- Proven track record of managing payroll end to end
- Experience managing payroll within a multi-entity, multi-country or fast-paced environment
- Experience working with rota systems and outsourced payroll providers
- Strong understanding of payroll practices and legislation
- Ability to keep an eye on updates and compliance
- Highly numerate
- Organised
- Detail-orientated
- Genuine pride in accuracy
- Confidence in providing guidance
- Experience working with payroll systems
- Experience with HRIS platforms like Planday, PeopleHR and Microsoft Office
- Strong knowledge of HMRC reporting
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in hospitality, retail or FMCG
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