Payroll And Benefits Manager

Marc Daniels; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll for over 3,000 employees across the UK and Ireland. The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days on-site in Colchester. Candidates must have proven leadership skills and advanced Excel proficiency, alongside a CPP or equivalent qualification. This position offers the chance to improve business performance and manage a dedicated team to enhance payroll operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll for over 3,000 employees.
• Experience in managing a payroll team.
• Local residency required due to on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll for over 3,000 employees across the UK and Ireland.
• Identify opportunities for improving business performance and profit.
• Manage customer expectations effectively during changes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Team management

Payroll administration

Education

CPP (or equivalent) qualification

Job description

Permanent Payroll Manager – hybrid 3 days on site in head offices in Colchester – managing a team of 5 and payroll of circa 3000 for UK and Ireland.

3 days on site and 2 from home.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to work on a hybrid basis on site in the head offices in Colchester, overseeing payroll for over 3,000 employees across the UK and Ireland.

You will need proven experience managing a payroll of a similar size, and a proven track record in managing a team and updating and reviewing benefits.

Advanced Excel is required for this role, plus CPP (Or equivalent) qualification.

You will also need to be based locally as the role is 3 days a week on site.

Overview

• Technically competent, identifying opportunities to improve business performance and profit.
• Aware of the commercial implications of their actions. Maximises business opportunities by referring to the most appropriate colleague, or department.
• Strives to reduce waste and improve quality in their work, raising ideas for improved services, products or efficiencies.
• Collects & maintains information relevant to their job role.
• Identifies the opportunity for change and improvement, understands the effect of one system / process on another and the importance of sharing ideas with colleagues.
• Manages customer expectations by keeping them well-informed and explaining changes when they happen. Actively supports customers throughout this process.
• Actively listens, empathises with the customer, confirming understanding of needs, reassuring the customer of the right course of action.
• Uses a structured approach for identifying problems and assess what can be done.

If you would like more information please submit your cv ASAP and I will contact you to discuss the role and company in more detail.