Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
South Manchester / Hybrd
Up to £36,000
This company is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to join their team. As a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing a cost-effective and efficient payroll function in conjunction with HR & Finance. Your primary purpose will be to ensure the smooth operation of monthly payroll, pension and benefits payments, submissions and management reporting.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Management of payroll and benefits for Group companies
Production of monthly statistics including headcount, salary, benefit, absence, training costs
Reconciliation of all payroll costs with finance
Monthly submission of HMRC/NI/Pension submissions
Management of the Auto-enrolment process and monthly submissions to pension provider
Annual collation and submission of P11d and P46s submissions
Producing and maintaining all necessary documentation for HMRC records for relevant tax year as well as company payroll documentation for audit purposes
Social security/benefits declarations/ SMP/SSP/SPP/holiday payments
Ensure processing errors are minimised by continued development of internal controls
Checking and payment of expenses claims in line with company policy
Continuous review of benefits to encourage recruitment, retention and engagement strategies, including cost savings for the businesses
Developing payroll policies and best practice internal control procedures
Maintaining accurate information on internal HR database and payroll packages
Resolving any payroll queries and escalations
Keep up to date with all statutory regulations and requirements
Liaison with pension adviser with specific queries, manage annual employee ‘clinic’s.
Creation of and maintenance of employee records including starters / leavers paperwork
Work collaboratively with the HR team and Finance Controllers to ensure all relevant information is communicated and actioned where necessary
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 4 years payroll end to end experience within multi-company payrolls
Technical and practical experience of payroll and employee benefits administration and coordination
Understanding of HMRC/NI/RTI and salary sacrifice processes
Worked with in-house payroll software and outsourced agencies
Studying toward or have gained a CIPP would be advantageous
Ability to deliver under pressure
Working knowledge of tax matters
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
A pro-active and can-do attitude with the ability to problem solve
Excellent numeracy and data entry skills
Minimum 4 years payroll end to end experience within multi-company payrolls
CIPP qualification (studying towards or achieved)
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