Remuneration and Benefits Manager

Trades Workforce Solutions; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider is seeking a Remuneration and Benefits Manager based in Northampton. This pivotal role involves overseeing payroll management, administering competitive employee benefits, and providing strategic support to HR and Finance teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing payroll and rewards in a medium to large organization, with strong organizational and stakeholder management skills. The position requires a commitment to enhancing employee engagement through effective benefits programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, and reward management.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and process accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to advise and influence effectively.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and capable of leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly payrolls ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Administer benefits programmes to enhance employee satisfaction.
• Produce accurate management information packs for HR leadership.
• Manage relationships with pension providers and benefit providers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Job description

Remuneration and Benefits Manager – Permanent – based in Northampton, NN4

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a Remuneration and Benefits Manager to oversee the management of payroll, employee benefits, and reward programmes. In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain compliance with all statutory requirements, and deliver competitive and well‑administered benefits packages. You will act as a key partner to HR, Finance, and leadership teams, providing expert advice and supporting strategic initiatives that enhance employee engagement and reward competitiveness.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Payroll Management

• Oversee monthly payrolls in line with the managed service schedule, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to maintain smooth business operations.
• Continuously review and streamline payroll processes for efficiency.
• Manage pension schemes and administer employee benefits, including EV Car Scheme, Cycle to Work, Green Benefits, and Childcare Vouchers.
• Calculate and process quarterly and annual bonuses, and produce year‑end payroll documents (P60, P11D, P11D(b)).
• Ensure accurate statutory deductions, including SMP, SSP, SPP, NI, and PAYE.
• Maintain comprehensive payroll records and reports.
• Prepare and submit payroll‑related tax forms and participate in payroll audits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll, wage, and hour legislation.

Benefits & Rewards Management

• Administer and continuously improve benefits programmes to enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction.
• Manage relationships with pension providers, brokers, and benefit providers to ensure compliance and maximise value.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits queries and provide day‑to‑day support.
• Continuously review and analyse benefits to ensure market competitiveness and relevance.
• Oversee annual renewal of benefits platforms, including vendor coordination and employee communications.
• Manage purchase orders and goods receipting for benefits‑related expenses.
• Support compensation benchmarking, annual compensation processes, and participation in relevant surveys.

Reporting, MI & Administration

• Produce accurate and insightful management information (MI) packs for HR leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead HR audit processes internally and externally.
• Supervise administrative resources within the team to ensure high‑quality outputs.
• Coordinate and implement changes arising from legislative updates or internal business needs.

Person Specification:

• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, and reward management.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and process accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to advise and influence effectively.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented, and capable of leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience:

• Proven experience managing payroll, employee benefits, and reward programmes in a medium to large organisation.
• Experience working with payroll service providers and benefits brokers.
• Knowledge of statutory payroll legislation, pensions, and compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing management information reports and coordinating audits.
• Familiarity with compensation benchmarking and annual reward processes.

Hours of Work:

• Monday – Friday

Work Location:

• Northampton office (3 days in person / 2 days WFH)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives
• Contributory pension scheme

If you are interested, please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for, please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.

Disclaimer – Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non‑membership of a trade union, less favourably than others. All vacancies advertised are open to all ages.