Remuneration and Benefits Manager

Oasis Business Personnel; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Remuneration and Benefits Manager based in Northampton. This role entails overseeing payroll management, benefits administration, and providing strategic advice to enhance employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll and benefits management, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. A competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000 is offered with performance-based incentives and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of payroll benefits administration and reward management.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly payroll ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Administer and improve benefits programs.
• Produce management information packs for HR leadership.

Skills

Vendor Management

Analysis Skills

Benefits Administration

Payroll

Human Resources

Education

Relevant experience in payroll and benefits management

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Workday

Job description

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 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 maximize 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.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Vendor Management,Fmla,HIPAA,Analysis Skills,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Filing,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Human Resources,Workday

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary Salary: 45000 - 50000