Job type
PermanentLocation
Powys, SY22Working Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Agriculture, Fishing & ForestryPay
Up to £45,000
Payroll Manager | £45,000
Job Title: Payroll Manager
Location: Based in Powys, Wales, SY22
Location: Based in Powys, Wales, SY22
Salary: £45,000
Overview: A well-established organisation in the agricultural sector is seeking an experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager to join its People and Culture team. This leadership role is pivotal in delivering a high-quality payroll and benefits function, supporting the company’s people strategy and operational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring compliance with legal and internal standards.
- Develop and manage payroll, pensions, and benefits procedures and governance.
- Oversee internal payroll staff and external partners to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Manage company pension schemes, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Support the implementation of a new HRIS and payroll system, including configuration and testing.
- Review and enhance current benefits offerings; assist in rolling out flexible benefits.
- Coordinate with benefit intermediaries for renewals and employee communications.
- Deliver annual payroll activities such as pay reviews, bonuses, and gender pay gap reporting.
- Act as the subject matter expert on payroll legislation and benefits, including PAYE, IR35, and BIK.
- Collaborate with Finance for accurate reporting and audit compliance.
Candidate Profile:
- Professionally qualified in payroll (e.g., CIPP) or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, and benefits.
- Proven experience managing complex payrolls in multi-entity environments.
- Proficient in payroll systems (e.g., Pegasus, Sage) and reporting tools.
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Able to work independently and manage high volumes of data.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex issues clearly.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Annual profit-related bonus
- Staff discount scheme
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Access to employee wellbeing programs
- Save As You Earn scheme
- Free on-site parking
If you are interested in this post then please call me on 0151 242 0740, or email me on James.Hughes1@hays.com
