We are looking for an experienced and detail‑oriented Payroll and Benefits Manager to lead the delivery of payroll, pensions and benefits administration. Working closely with a managed payroll provider, you will ensure payroll operations are accurate, compliant and efficient, while driving continuous improvement across payroll and reward processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of monthly UK payroll and benefits administration, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
- Manage the relationship with the third‑party payroll provider, ensuring service quality, compliance and operational excellence
- Perform detailed payroll validation checks including statutory payments, maternity pay, National Minimum Wage and payroll reconciliations
- Ensure all payroll controls, governance processes and audit documentation are completed accurately and on schedule
- Oversee payroll processing activities including new starters, leavers, contractual changes, terminations and benefits administration
- Manage complex payroll and benefits queries with professionalism, discretion and a strong customer‑focused approach
- Administer pension schemes and auto‑enrolment processes, ensuring compliance and effective employee communication
- Partner closely with Finance to support payroll accounting activities, journals, reconciliations and reporting requirements
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across payroll, pensions and reward processes to enhance efficiency, compliance and employee experience
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- CIPP qualification (or equivalent payroll experience) with strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory compliance
- Proven experience managing end‑to‑end payroll within a high‑volume and complex organisation
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail, including payroll validation and reporting
- Sound understanding of pensions, salary sacrifice schemes and employee benefits administration
- Experience working with HR/payroll systems such as HiBob or similar platforms
- Ability to identify process improvements and implement operational efficiencies across payroll activities
- Confident leadership and coaching capability with experience developing team knowledge and performance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially
Benefits
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential. As part of our high‑performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme. You will also have access to our state‑of‑the‑art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on‑site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant. Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.
