Payroll & Benefits Manager (NI Top 100)
VANRATH is delighted to be working in partnership with a NI Top 100 business to recruit a Payroll and Benefits Manager to take ownership of payroll and employee benefits across a complex organisation, ensuring colleagues are paid accurately, on time and in line with all relevant legislation. This is an influential opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to strengthen governance, improve processes and provide expert advice across payroll, pensions and benefits.
Salary / BenefitsCompetitive salary and benefits packageDiscretionary bonusFlexible/Hybrid working.Career progression opportunities
About your next employerThis market leading business is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee its outsourced payroll service and employee benefits programmes. Working closely with Finance, HR, senior leaders and external providers, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll delivery, robust compliance and a high-quality employee experience.
About you
- A minimum of five years’ payroll experience, including supervisory or management responsibility.
- CIPP Level 4 Payroll Specialist Certificate or equivalent is essential.
- Experience managing outsourced payroll providers and employee benefits schemes.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pensions and employee benefits.
- Proficiency in payroll systems, HR Information Systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- Detailed knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, pension auto-enrolment, employment legislation and HMRC reporting requirements.
- Experience of benefits administration, including private medical insurance, life assurance and salary sacrifice schemes.
Nice to have
- An understanding of Republic of Ireland payroll legislation and Irish Revenue requirements.
- Experience supporting payroll audits, year-end activities, statutory reporting and external audits.
- Experience contributing to payroll technology enhancements, process standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Preferred education and experience
- CIPP Level 4 Payroll Specialist Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
- At least five years’ experience in a payroll environment, ideally with responsibility for managing payroll operations, outsourced providers and employee benefits.
- Other requirements
- Ability to maintain confidential payroll and benefits records in accordance with GDPR, data protection requirements and internal governance standards.
- Ability to build effective relationships with payroll providers, pension administrators, benefits providers, brokers and internal stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to identifying payroll and benefits risks, improving controls and enhancing service delivery.
- Commitment to delivering accurate, timely and compliant payroll services.
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact Joanne Gordon for a confidential chat today.
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Skills:Payroll Manager Payroll Supervisor Payroller Head of Payroll
Benefits:bonus + benefits
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