Payroll Manager £45,000
Job Title: Payroll Manager
Location: Based in Powys, Wales, SY22Salary: £45,000
Overview: A well-established organisation in the agricultural sector is seeking an experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager to join its People and Culture team. This leadership role is pivotal in delivering a high-quality payroll and benefits function, supporting the company's people strategy and operational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring compliance with legal and internal standards.Develop and manage payroll, pensions, and benefits procedures and governance.Oversee internal payroll staff and external partners to ensure accuracy and efficiency.Manage company pension schemes, ensuring data integrity and compliance.Support the implementation of a new HRIS and payroll system, including configuration and testing.Review and enhance current benefits offerings; assist in rolling out flexible benefits.Coordinate with benefit intermediaries for renewals and employee communications.Deliver annual payroll activities such as pay reviews, bonuses, and gender pay gap reporting.Act as the subject matter expert on payroll legislation and benefits, including PAYE, IR35, and BIK.Collaborate with Finance for accurate reporting and audit compliance.
Candidate Profile:Professionally qualified in payroll (e.g., CIPP) or equivalent experience.Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, and benefits.Proven experience managing complex payrolls in multi-entity environments.Proficient in payroll systems (e.g., Pegasus, Sage) and reporting tools.High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.Able to work independently and manage high volumes of data.Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex issues clearly.
Benefits:Competitive salaryAnnual profit-related bonusStaff discount scheme33 days holiday (including bank holidays)Access to employee wellbeing programsSave As You Earn schemeFree on-site parking
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