Payroll & Benefits Manager

• Annual Salary: Pro-rata £32,333 (FTE £48,500)
• Location: Chertsey (Hybrid working)
• Job Type: Part-time (25 hours per week)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Manager to join our team. This role is crucial in managing and delivering the UK payroll for approximately 200 employees using the IRIS Cascade integrated HR & Payroll system. You will play a key role in enhancing payroll processes and employee benefits programs, supporting our ambitious growth plans.

• Full end-to-end processing of our monthly in-house payroll for circa 200 employees.
• Collaborate with the HR team to collect accurate payroll data and process this into the payroll system.
• Manage disbursements such as HMRC liabilities and court orders.
• Ensure all payroll changes are fully authorised and actioned in collaboration with the HR Advisor.
• Provide accurate and timely management information on all aspects of payroll and liaise closely with key stakeholders.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees in a confidential manner.
• Manage all family-friendly leave calculations and ensure accurate recording on IRIS Cascade.
• Undertake year-end procedures including preparation and distribution of relevant payroll reports.
• Manage the pension auto-enrolment compliance and communicate regularly with employees about their contribution options.

• Extensive experience in payroll and benefits, with proven expertise in managing UK payroll and ensuring compliance.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably IRIS Cascade.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax rules and pensions obligations.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to manipulate large data sets, including using VLOOKUP functions and pivot tables.
• A strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and a focus on improving and automating processes.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent pro-rata salary based on a 25-hour work week.
• Hybrid working model, allowing flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension and health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.

To apply for this Payroll & Benefits Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to Vinny Basra at the Staines Accountancy & Finance branch.