Payroll and Benefits Manager

Job Description

Here at Avant Homes, we look to constantly challenge the status quo in our relentless pursuit of new, better and different ways to be amazing! We are looking for people who share our passion and want to stand out from the crowd, take pride in what we do and be part of an energetic, values-driven and diverse team.Avant Homes are a HBF Five Star Rated housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East of England, Yorkshire and the Midlands, with five regional offices employing over 700 people.We have ambitious growth plans and the commitment to achieve them. Our mission is to become the housebuilder of choice in the North by making aspirational homes attainable.Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll & Benefits Manager to join our team based at our Group head office in Barlborough, Chesterfield.The RoleAre you an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager with experience in high volume payroll processing Are you organised, analytical whilst also possessing excellent relationship building skills If the answer is yes, then look no further, your nextcareer could be with us! Joining our team as Payroll & Benefits Manager, your duties will include;

• Overseeing and managing the payroll function and high-volume processing of 700+ employees across two payrolls.
• To co-ordinate the monthly payroll which includes commissions, overtime, bonuses, travel and fares.
• Management of the Group Payroll team consisting of two Payroll Coordinators.
• To act as the point of contact alongside the Payroll Coordinators for all company payroll and benefits enquiries.
• Lead and project manage the yearly tax activity to ensure the business complies with HMRC legislation.
• Supporting the wider business with payroll & benefit issues along with statutory reporting such as gender pay.
• Co-ordination and management of company benefits including company fuel card plan, pensions auto enrolment and company car plan to include P11Ds.
• Overseeing the processing of P60s, P45s, Court Orders, Private Medical, SMP, SPP and any other ad hoc payments and deductions.
• Company sick pay management and process management of new starters, leavers and contract changes.
• Providing advice to the business and administering payroll and benefit updates in relation to legislation to ensure the business remains complaint with the latest legislative changes.
• Leading the payroll team in relationship building with the wider business along with senior stakeholder management.
• Management reports as required.

Who are we looking forOur ideal Payroll & Benefits Manager will have experience of high-volume payroll processing of 700+ employees to include monthly and weekly payrolls.This is a fantastic role for development and growth with the opportunity to review, develop and streamline processes within the payroll function.You will also need to be highly organised and possess the following;

• A strong communicator who has the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Experience in delivering a start to end in-house payroll.
• Ability to work under own initiative and manage time effectively, especially in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• CIPP qualified - highly desirable
• Experience of the ResourceLink payroll system is desirable yet not essential.

What will you get in return

• Annual performance bonus
• Company car plan/ cash allowance
• Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
• Private Health care
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform

If this sounds like you, dare to be different, join us and be a part of Avants future success!