Robert Half are delighted to be supporting an organisation on the recruitment of a Payroll and Pensions Manager to join the team. This is a home-based contract, but you must be within commutable distance to an office in the Gloucester area.
Reporting director to the Head of HR, you will lead on ensuring monthly payroll, pension and other pay related benefits are processed accurately and efficiently within deadlines.
Responsibilities of the Payroll & Pensions Manager will include but not be limited to:
1. Managing the effective operation of all payroll functions ensuring that all deadlines are met and information accurate for an employee base of circa 1500.
2. Ensure the full reconciliation of payroll, flagging any discrepancies and issues as required.
3. Acting as the subject matter expert in all areas of pension, employment and benefits tax, National Insurance, and other associated taxes.
4. Line management of a Payroll Administrator.
5. Regularly review processes to ensure proactive improvements are continually made.
6. Working closely with a HR systems specialist to ensure the functionality of the HR & Payroll system is used to its full functionality.
Your Profile:
7. Strong proven experience in a similar role, ideally in a multi-site, remote and complex payroll.
8. Up to date iTrent experience is an essential for this role.
9. Strong relationship building skills, able to manage relationships at all levels of the organisation.
10. A flexible approach to work.
11. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages, notably Excel.
In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of up to £47,500 plus benefits including pension, green car lease scheme, funded training, and qualifications and more.