HR Payroll Manager UK and Europe

Wise May are looking for a proactive HR Payroll Manager to join a global software provider within the Real Estate Finance industries. As a HR Payroll Manager you will be involved in supporting a wide range of HR functions including Payroll, HR Analytics, HR Administration, Benefits, Pensions, HR System Administration and providing Operational HR advice.

This is a part time, 6 month fixed term contract. You will be working 25 hours a week (preferably across 4 days, but this is flexible)

HR Payroll Manager duties and responsibilities:

• Preparation, review, and approval of monthly payroll submissions in conjunction with the external payroll provider, ensuring the accurate and timely processing to local in-country legislations, corporate policy and agreed timelines.
• Collaborating with Finance on payroll reconciliations, General Ledger, funding, and the accurate recharge of payroll costs into the company’s books of accounts.
• Managing Pension Auto-enrolment ensuring accurate management and statutory compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring all end-of-tax year processes run smoothly, including P11d(b), P60s and PSA agreements.
• Assistance in Employer filing for Employment relates securities.
• Liaise with benefits Broker on all day-to-day aspects regarding take up and changes.
• Act as first point of contact for general employee benefits enquires.
• Manage Benefits portal, users, and system configuration.
• Annual renewals, review, and audit employee data for brokers.
• Invoices - Benefits reconciliation, breakdown of reports.
• Liaise with US COE team on compensation initiatives.
• Collaborate with the business and provide employee data for the purpose of the Rating Agencies bi-annually.
• Provides analysis and interpret employee data trends.
• HR System administration and maintenance.
• Monthly headcount and various reports for EMEA region.
• To cover all aspects of HR Administration of the employee life cycle effectively.
• To provide operational HR advice and act as a first point of contact for all HR queries.
• Responding to all reference requests, providing reference letters.
• Setting up HR workflows/tasks reminders via HRIS.
• Performs special projects relating to the Human Resource function as directed by management and oversees management of various projects and related activities as assigned and prescribed by HR management

HR Payroll Manager key skills and experience required:

• Demonstrable experience of preparing and overseeing monthly payroll submissions within a HR function.
• A generalist HR background.
• Considerable knowledge of European regulatory and governmental laws/statute with an emphasis on HMRC guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Solves problem using interpersonal relations and diplomacy skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literate with in-depth knowledge of MS Office with an emphasis in Excel.
• Demonstrate professional behaviour and teamwork, dependable and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and time critical situations.

Benefits

• Company Pension (10% Employer contribution)
• Critical Illness cover
• Death in Service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme