Payroll & Benefits Manager

Our client an international leading food service supplier, are looking to recruit a stand alone Payroll & Benefits Manager with strong payroll and benefits administration experience.
Our client an international leading food service supplier, are looking to recruit a stand alone Payroll & Benefits Manager with strong payroll and benefits administration experience.
Purpose of role:
To provide a payroll and benefit service to the business ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time and that benefits are effectively managed, administered and reviewed to ensure they continue to support the company's competitive position
About the role:
* Input new starters, leavers, changes, sickness, holiday, bonuses, expenses etc.
* Run reports from SAP to provide management information, including data for Germany
* Responsible for running payroll from start to finish
* Produce and distribute payslips
* Ensure knowledge regarding payroll legislation remains up to date
* Ensure all HMRC and other legislative requirements are met in an accurate and timely manner
* Ensure all year-end process are completed accurately and in a timely manner e.g. production of P60s, P11ds, P14 and P35
* Ensure all corporate / internal audit requirements are met
* Calculate and manage all statutory payments e.g. maternity, paternity etc.
* Co-ordinate all areas of benefit administration and queries to include pension scheme and BUPA
* Assist with payment of bonuses and salary increases etc.
* Record all taxable benefit information regarding cars etc. and calculate deductions e.g. NIC1a
* Ensure all supplier invoices are coded and paid on time
* Understand all HR policies, procedures and documentation and how these are to be administered via payroll
About you:
* Degree level education
* Professional payroll qualification e.g. IPPM
* IT competent in Microsoft Office packages (Excel) to advanced level
* In-depth and up-to-date working knowledge of SAP
* Up to date information regarding all legislation relating to payroll and benefits
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
* A high degree of personal and professional credibility and the ability to influence and deal effectively with management at all levels
* Able to work independently with little supervision and also as part of a team who will be supportive of team members
* Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
* Ability to meet tight deadlines
* Ability to use initiative
* Can undertake entire payroll process from start to finish autonomously
* Previous experience of managing a car fleet preferred
* Previous experience of carrying out all year end processes
Benefits include:
An enhanced contributory pension scheme, free Parking space and annual holiday starting at 24 days entitlement which grows with your length of service plus public holidays.
Hours: 39.5 hours per week, 8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Thursdays and Fridays from 8am to 4:30pm