Compensation and Benefits Manager

3 weeks ago


Rossendale, Lancashire, United Kingdom Kenton Black Limited Full time

IMPORTANT: CANDIDATES MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN THE UK, HAVE UK EXPERIENCE, AND NOT REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THESE CRITERIA WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
To ensure your application is reviewed, please meet all essential qualifications outlined below.

Company Overview:


Kenton Black Finance is proud to support a well-established organization in the Haslingden region, with over 35 years of industry experience.

This company is ready to enhance its operational capabilities and expand its presence in both existing and new markets. They are currently seeking a Payroll Operations Manager for a full-time, permanent role.

The position involves delivering precise payroll services for all staff, adhering to current legislation, and addressing any payroll-related challenges that may arise.

The role demands exceptional attention to detail, robust organizational abilities, and current knowledge of payroll and pension regulations.

Your Responsibilities as Payroll Operations Manager:
- Oversee the complete payroll process for approximately 300 employees on a monthly basis, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
- Guarantee the precise and prompt processing of payroll, including regular salaries, overtime, bonuses, and other remuneration.
- Manage payroll adjustments such as new hires, terminations, contract modifications, salary updates, and tax code alterations.
- Maintain employee attendance records and manage holiday, absence, and overtime payments.
- Prepare and submit payroll documentation (P60s and P11Ds), ensuring accuracy to avoid penalties.
- Communicate payment requirements and deadlines to the payment team.
- Administer the auto-enrollment pension scheme, including assessments, correspondence, and monthly contribution submissions.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with changes in regulations and accurate employee payments.
- Keep comprehensive and updated guidance notes on payroll procedures reflecting changes in company policy and employment law.
- Collaborate with payroll software providers on system upgrades and enhancements.
- Liaise with payroll providers for a small number of overseas employees.
- Generate data for the Gender Pay Report.
- Address payroll inquiries from regulatory bodies.
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Provide information for financial reporting and broader payroll analytics.
- Support the finance team with various ad hoc tasks.

Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Proven experience managing end-to-end in-house payroll processes with a solid understanding of current regulations impacting employee benefits and payroll operations.
- Ability to identify and proactively resolve potential payroll discrepancies.
- Familiarity with Advanced Payroll systems (Mitrefinch and Flexipay) is advantageous but not mandatory.
- A proactive mindset with a history of implementing process enhancements.
- Strong time management and organizational skills, capable of working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to accommodate the cyclical demands of the role.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel for managing spreadsheets, records, and reports.
- Customer-focused approach to assist employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries.

Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary up to £37,000
- Up to 34 days of annual leave
- Pension plan
- Flexible working hours
- Life assurance

Kenton Black Finance operates throughout the UK as a leading recruitment partner, specializing in attracting finance talent for both permanent and interim roles.

With a dedicated team of experts with extensive experience in the finance sector, we have a proven track record and established partnerships with businesses of all sizes. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions ranging from entry-level finance positions to executive roles.

With offices in multiple locations across the UK, Kenton Black Finance remains a dynamic and effective recruitment partner, representing and attracting top finance talent in the local area and nationwide.



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