Payroll Benefits Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll & Benefits Manager towork within the HR department and be responsible for managing the Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark, Geneva and two UK payrolls.The person in this role will also be responsible for managing all UK benefit schemes which include SAYE, Medical, PHI, Corporate Gym, Childcare and Cycle to work.The Payroll & Benefits Manager will also coordinate all UK insurance renewals such as Life Insurance, PHI, and Income Protection. The Payroll Supervisor will report to the person in this role and will be responsible for all the processing aspects of the payroll.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:Payroll Duties:* Checking two UK payrolls of aprroximately 700 employees, completed by the payroll team on payroll system (ResourceLink)* Working with HR colleagues to ensure all approvals for payroll are completed to a satisfactory manner* Checking Denmark (2 employees), Sweden (3 employees), Geneva (25 employees), Netherlands (7 employees)* Responsible for year-end for all UK payrolls in March* Collating and managing P11D information for submission in June* Testing system upgrades on TEST and LIVE* Coordinating tasks from payroll mailbox to team* Coordinate supplementary payroll in April for share vestingsCompensation & Benefit Duties:* Providing data to insurance brokers for UK for Life insurance, Income Protection and PHI* Monitoring costs of insurances, invoices and providing breakdowns to Accounts accordinglyReports / Reconciliations:* Oversee all monthly control account reconciliations, ensuring all errors are investigated and satisfactorily resolved* Have capability to produce ad hoc reports i.e. for headcount and salaries for team to cover HR AnalystManagement & Administration:* Allocating tasks accordingly to the team from the payroll mailbox* Managing Payroll Supervisor* Produce invoice breakdowns of each scheme for accountsAudit:* Provide PLC data to CFO and company secretary once a year for annual report which is audited by PwC* Ensure all payroll and HR records/approvals/paperwork are organised throughout the year for PwC interim (October) and year end (March) Audit* Review pensions data with Pension Scheme Auditors once a year* Involved in internal payroll audits with internal auditorsWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:* Knowledge of ResourceLink Payroll system is preferable* Highly experienced in all aspects of payroll functions* Excellent Microsoft Excel skills* Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise a highest level of discretion* Excellent problem solving/judgment skills* Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure* Ability to handle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet all deadlines* High level of attention to detail and accuracy with reviewing payroll, reports and HR system* Proactive and able to ensure all deadlines are met* Attention to detail with reviewing payroll, reports and HR system in order to cleanse data on an ongoing basis