Payroll and Benefits Manager

London
Salary - Up to £75k

About the Role

We are supporting our client as they search for an experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager to take ownership of payroll operations and employee benefits within a growing professional services organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, ensuring compliance, and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service, managing employee benefits, and providing expert advice on payroll legislation and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process across multiple business units.
• Process payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Support the calculation and processing of employee commissions and bonus payments.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers.
• Maintain payroll-related employee records within the HR system.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and statutory reporting requirements, including year-end processes and employee documentation.
• Produce payroll journals, reconciliations, and management reports for the finance team.
• Oversee the organisation's employee benefits programmes and ensure they remain competitive and compliant.
• Manage relationships with external payroll, pension, and benefits providers.
• Provide expert guidance on payroll legislation, taxation, pensions, and employee benefits.
• Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, and other departments to identify and implement process improvements.