Job Description

Payroll & HR Manager
Location: Stoke-On-Trent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: TBC
Role Overview:
Responsible for overseeing the payroll and benefits function, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees in full compliance with company policies and PAYE legislation. This role ensures all payroll processes are efficiently managed and delivered to a high standard.
You'll also act as the key point of contact for external stakeholders-including HMRC, pension providers, and other statutory bodies-ensuring accurate reporting and payments. In addition, you'll provide expert guidance to staff, drive continuous improvement in service delivery, and maintain exceptional levels of customer service across the business.
Job Duties:

• Lead and manage all aspects of payroll, pension, and employee benefits across the company
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across all pay cycles
• Produce and submit statutory reports, including Gender Pay Gap, Working Time Regulations, ONS data, and average weekly hours
• Handle all statutory and regulatory payments efficiently and on schedule
• Oversee the management and administration of company pension schemes , including pension clinics and retirement support
• Review, manage, and administer employee benefit schemes such as Westfield Health, Group Life, Private Medical Insurance, company car fleet, childcare vouchers, and other relevant benefits
• Manage and prepare data for PSA and P11D submissions, including Class 1a and 1b payments
• Accurately record and administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and SAP
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting on key metrics such as absence, diversity, and flexible holiday balances
• Provide input into budget planning, with focus on National Living Wage and Auto-Enrolment cost projections
• Administer onboarding and offboarding payroll processes, including relevant documentation and setup
• Coordinate and process long service acknowledgements and recognition events
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in payroll and benefit processes
• Support and develop payroll team members, encouraging professional development and continuous learning
• Lead the selection and implementation of a new payroll and HR system
• Contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) events and support their coordination
• Manage and implement all contractual and administrative changes related to payroll and employee benefits

Skills Required:

• Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle payroll independently
• Experience in payroll system implementation and project management
• In-depth understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory obligations
• Exceptional accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including use of formulas, pivot tables
• Solid working knowledge of various payroll systems
• Capable of meeting tight deadlines while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain payroll matters to employees at all levels
• Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment

Interested? Call Maria on 01782 712230 or email for more information
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