Payroll & Benefits Business Partner for multi site, multi Business environment - up to £42k basic
We are looking for a Payroll and Benefits Business partner with significant experience of processing an accurate payroll, ensuring training and all legal compliance obligations are met across the business, partnering with operational leaders to improve efficiency and developing policy and procedure.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Lead the payroll team of 5 through recruitment, training, objective setting and performance management, together with general supervision and direction.
- Overall responsibility for all payroll activities, including running the monthly payroll.
- Review and create payroll policies, procedures and schedules, making recommendations to ensure optimum efficiency in payroll processing.
- In conjunction with the Head of People and senior leadership team, develop strategic plans to consistently improve the payroll function across the charity.
- Ensure that payroll spending is in line with budget on a site-by-site basis
- Liaise with HMRC where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate payroll and benefit records through effective management and audit.
- Provide accurate and timely management information monthly, or as agreed.
- Provide leadership and oversight of employee expenses to meet agreed budgetary controls.
- Project manage payroll projects as required, or effectively contribute to projects where payroll processing is impacted.
- Carry out site visits to support the continuous improvement of the payroll and benefits.
- Comply with any relevant company policies and standards.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- Professional qualification such as CIPP
- Significant experience in leading a high-volume monthly payroll
- Experience in managing a payroll linked to a time and attendance system
- Preferred experience in managing multiple payrolls
- Experience in administering benefits including pensions and salary schemes
- Experience in utilising and improving the HR Management System
- Thorough understanding of all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements related to payroll and benefits
- Understanding of TUPE legislation
- Excellent numerical, written (including letter writing) and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Skilled user of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to consistently hit deadlines
- Ability to influence and build collaborative relationships
- Maintains professional status through ongoing development, professional membership and networking
About you
- Teamwork and Ownership
- Analytical Thinking
- High attention to detail`
- Innovative
- A solutions-focused team player with a "make it happen" attitude
- Role Model & Coach
- Thinks Customer First
- Drive for Achievement
- Business Awareness
- Goal Focused
- Develops Self & Others
- Leadership
Benefits
- Great basic salary of up to £42,000 depending on experience
- Working for Head Office 2 to 3 days a week
- Remote working 2 days a week
- Monday to Friday role
Interviews to be held immediately