Payroll and Benefits Manager – based at Llansantffraid, Powys (SY22 6AQ)
At Wynnstay, our success is built on the strength of our people and our long-standing commitment to UK agriculture. As a leading supplier of agricultural products and services, we’re proud of our heritage — and excited about our future.
We are now looking for an experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager to join our People and Culture team. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering a first-class payroll and benefits function to the business, ensuring we continue to support and reward our colleagues effectively as we enhance our people strategy and drive operational excellence.
The Opportunity:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Leading the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and internal policies.
* Developing, implementing, and managing payroll, pensions, and benefits procedures and governance frameworks.
* Managing internal payroll officers and external governance partners, ensuring accuracy, motivation, and efficiency across the team.
* Overseeing all aspects of company pension schemes, ensuring data integrity and timely, compliant submissions.
* Supporting the selection and rollout of a new HRIS and Payroll system, including configuration, testing, and go-live.
* Analysing and enhancing current benefits offerings and assisting in the rollout of flexible benefits.
* Liaising with benefit intermediaries for renewals and managing employee communications around benefits.
* Delivering all annual payroll activities such as pay reviews, bonus payments, and gender pay gap reporting.
* Acting as the company’s expert on payroll legislation and benefits-related matters, including PAYE, IR35, BIK, and more.
* Collaborating with Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and audit compliance.
The Person:
The successful candidate:
* Proven experience in a senior payroll and benefits management role
* Fully proficient in SAGE or equivalent payroll systems.
* Strong knowledge of UK payroll and pensions legislation, including Auto-Enrolment and tax compliance.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience implementing or improving HR/payroll systems.
* Analytical and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
In addition to a competitive salary you will receive:
* Profit related annual bonus
* Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores
* 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Employee Assistance Programs – WeCare/MyStrength/Toothfairy
* Save As You Earn schemes
* Free on-site parking
With a turnover in excess of £613 million, and some 900 valued colleagues Nationally, over 107 years of successful operations have laid the foundations for Wynnstay’s core values concept of THRIVE :
T eamwork, H onesty, R espect, I nnovation, V alue creation, E nvironmental Sustainability.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to careers@wynnstay.co.uk or send a paper copy to Wynnstay Group Plc, Eagle House, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AQ.