Payroll & Benefits Manager Part-time, HYBRID

We are seeking a meticulous Payroll & Benefits Manager (Part-time, HYBRID) professional with a keen attention to detail to join a well known brand, based in Chertsey. The candidate will bring a proactive approach to managing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Client Details

Our client is well-established and have a strong presence in the market. With a dedication to innovation and excellence, they continually strive for growth and improvement.

Based in the Chertsey area with free parking provided and access via public transport.

HYBRID: 1-2 days per week in the office.

Description

Payroll & Benefits Manager (Part-time, HYBRID):

Payroll (circa 200 staff, IRIS Cascade):

• Full end-to-end monthly payroll processing

• Manage disbursements (HMRC, court orders, pensions)

• Handle payroll changes, queries & family leave calculations

• Year-end tasks (P60s, P11Ds, reports), payroll compliance & audits

• Liaise with HR & Finance, maintain Payroll Operating Manual

• Drive process optimisation & automation

Benefits:

• Lead annual renewals & provider engagement

• Administer benefits, handle queries & comms

• Benchmark offerings against market; suggest improvements

• Ensure alignment with company growth plans

Fleet Admin (circa 60 cars):

• Coordinate starters/leavers, renewals, and lease agreements

• Manage licence checks, mileage reports & fuel cost recharges

• Calculate and process car-related payroll benefits

Compliance & Advisory:

• Ensure adherence to tax laws & audit standards

• Keep processes and records compliant & up-to-date

• Act as a key advisor to HR leadership on payroll/benefits matters

Profile

A successful Payroll & Benefits Manager (Part-time, HYBRID) should be:

• UK Payroll Expert - Proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll with full compliance

• HRIS-Savvy - Strong hands-on knowledge of systems like IRIS Cascade (NOT ESSENTIAL); system implementation experience is also a plus but not required.

• Commercial & Strategic - Understands the business impact of payroll/benefits; thinks beyond the numbers

• Process Improver - Tech-focused with a drive for automation and efficiency

• Employee-Focused - Delivers great service and resolves queries with care and clarity

• Compliance Confident - Up to date with UK tax laws, pensions, and payroll best practices

• Collaborative - Team player who aligns people, processes, and systems in fast-paced settings

• Excel User - Comfortable with large data sets, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.

Job Offer

Payroll & Benefits Manager (Part-time, HYBRID) offers:

• A competitive salary Pro-rata salary £32,333 (FTE £48,500), plus excellent benefits
• Hybrid working: 1-2 days in the office, 2-3 from home per week

NOTE - this role is open to Permanent and Temporary applicants.