Payroll & Pensions Manager

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll & Pensions Manager for a home-based role. This position requires oversight of payroll and pensions processing, ensuring compliance and efficiency for around 1500 employees. The successful candidate will manage payroll functions, resolve discrepancies, and enhance payroll processes while collaborating with HR specialists. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work flexibly while making a significant impact on payroll operations.

Benefits

Pension

Green Car Lease Scheme

Funded Training

Additional Perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a multi-site payroll role.
• Up-to-date experience with iTrent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll functions for approximately 1500 employees.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on pensions and employment benefits.

Skills

Payroll Management

Pensions Expertise

iTrent

Microsoft Excel

Relationship Building

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Payroll & Pensions Manager

Robert Half is supporting an organization in recruiting a Payroll & Pensions Manager for a home-based role, with the requirement to be within commuting distance to the Gloucester office.

Reporting to: Head of HR

Role Overview: You will oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll, pensions, and related benefits, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage all payroll functions, ensuring deadlines are met and data accuracy for approximately 1500 employees.
2. Reconcile payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
3. Serve as the subject matter expert on pensions, employment benefits, tax, and National Insurance.
4. Line manage the Payroll Administrator.
5. Review and improve payroll processes proactively.
6. Collaborate with HR systems specialists to optimize payroll and HR system functionalities.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in a similar multi-site, remote payroll role.
• Essential: Up-to-date experience with iTrent.
• Strong relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools.

Salary & Benefits: Up to £47,500 plus benefits including pension, green car lease scheme, funded training, and additional perks.