Payroll & Benefits Manager

Overview

In this Payroll & Benefits Manager role, you will own end-to-end payroll and benefits administration for a well-established transport and distribution business. You will work closely with finance and HR to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting while handling employee queries and maintaining data integrity. You’ll drive efficiencies by reviewing payroll processes and keeping up-to-date with regulatory changes. This position offers a meaningful impact by supporting critical payroll and benefits operations in a reputable organisation, with an urgent need for someone ready to join quickly.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• BUPA medical cover
• statutory pension
• bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• life and disability cover

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes with accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee administration of employee benefits (medical and pension)
• Ensure compliance with payroll and benefits laws and regulations
• Collaborate with finance and HR to reconcile payroll data
• Handle employee payroll and benefits queries professionally
• Review and improve payroll systems and processes for efficiency
• Prepare and submit payroll/benefits reports to senior management
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and changes to legislation

Key requirements

• Proven experience in payroll management and benefits administration
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and relevant accounting software
• Understanding of employment laws and compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Strong communication and organisational skills

• communication
• organisational skills
• analytical thinking
• payroll systems
• accounting software
• compliance knowledge

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