Payroll and Benefits Manager

Job description

As our Payroll and Benefits Manager, you will lead a team of three, including two Payroll Controllers and a Benefits and Pensions Advisor, ensuring an excellent service is delivered across payroll, pensions, and employee benefits administration for our 1,700 employees. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time Lead, coach, and develop a team of three to deliver a high-quality payroll and benefits service Act as the subject matter expert for payroll, pensions, benefits, and reward-related queries Ensure employee records and payroll data are accurately maintained within payroll systems Manage the processing and reporting of variable payments including overtime, expenses, and allowances Support the administration and ongoing management of employee benefits Work closely with Aviva to support pension scheme management, including starters, leavers, updates, and ongoing scheme administration Respond to pension-related queries and provide support and g...