Payroll Manager

Job Description

Payroll Manager - based Accrington (hybrid), salary £40-45k p.a. + benefits) Working closely with the Payroll & Benefits Manager to provide a commercially focused and professional payroll service for Group. Ensuring the monthly payrolls are processed and the payroll related legal and statutory obligations are met.AboutBensons for Beds Were Bensons for Beds! We put Sleep Wellness at the heart of everything we do. With 100 years of experience in sourcing the best quality beds, frames and mattresses, at Bensons we understand how to design the perfect, tailored sleep experience. We have170+ locations and employ c 1800 colleagues. Under new ownership of Alteri Investors we have an ambitious 3 year plan to grow the business further and achieve our mission of becoming the market leading beds retailer with a strong omnichannel presence.The RoleWe are looking for someone who will support our Payroll and Benefits Manager with proven payroll management experience. Running two monthly payrolls for our Retail and Manufacturing business areas, totalling c1800 colleagues, supported by 2 Payroll Advisors,using our Mitrefinch HR/Payroll system. (training provided).Full JD available on request, but key duties will include:

• The development, implementation and effective monitoring of user-friendly Payroll processes and procedures that meets the needs of the business.
• Accountability for the processing of end to end payrolls for Retail & Manufacturing, ensuring legislation is adhered to and that employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner whilst ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Oversee SMP, SSP & SPP processes, approve new starter & leaver calculations provided by the payroll team
• Provide support to the team with payroll advice and complex query resolutions and liaise with department managers on payroll related issues
• Auditing all changes of employee details, through the HR system and the payroll team, ensuring all changes meet internal controls.
• Reviewing and introduce, where required, service levels and processes to ensure a high standard of customer service and minimal error rate.
• Producing reports and management information, analysing and investigating discrepancies.
• Processing monthly pension returns and tax year end accurately and to deadlines
• Ensuring the payroll query inbox is monitored and responded to within SLAs and that the team understand how to respond to any technical queries.
• Take accountability for reviewing data held in the HR system to ensure accurate data transfer to the payroll system and relevant employee reports.
• Lead, provide guidance to develop and motivate the payroll team
• Complete any ad-hoc project work or other reasonable tasks as necessary to support department or wider business objectives.

The SkillsWe are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager with the following skills, experience and attributes to be successful in this role:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager (essential), responsible for end to end payroll processing and managing and developing a team.
• CIPP qualified or equivalent is preferred but not essential if experience is evident
• Strong IT proficiency in Microsoft packages and HR/payroll systems and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Good knowledge of HMRC and UK employment legislation obligations and its practical application including Auto Enrolment Pensions
• Excellent communicator using a confident and pragmatic approach to provide advice, guidance and support to colleagues.
• Commercially focused with a structured approach and well developed organisational ability, time management and ability to prioritise your workload effectively
• Problem solver with strong analytical skills and high levels of accuracy, attention to detail and tenacity to resolve issues
• High degree of integrity, able to work with sensitive data and maintain confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to adapt manner to deal with employees at all levels including senior management up to board level.
• Self motivated with a positive outlook and high levels of energy and enthusiasm

Our BenefitsIn return for your skills and experience, were offering a competitive salary of £40-45k p.a (dep on exp) and all these extra benefits...

*Employee discount scheme for Bensons products

*Medicash - cashback options for Health and Wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other healthcare services and more)

*Unum Income Protection - for peace of mind if youre off work long term due to illness*Pension schemeprovided by