Payroll Manager

Job Title: Payroll Manager
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

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