Payroll and Benefits Manager

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Payroll & Benefits Manager, SOCOTEC, Competitive salary, Burton Upon Trent

To support our ambition growth plans we have a great opportunity to join our Central Services teams here at SOCOTEC UK. With over 2000 UK employees our Central Services functions are key to ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Based in Burton Upon Trent, working across the specialisms in HR, Marketing, Finance and IT we pride ourselves of partnering and support our operational divisions to deliver a world class service to our customers.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Payroll & Benefits Manager looking for an opportunity to implement their knowledge and lead the Payroll Team within the Shared Services Centre. The Payroll & Benefits Manager will report directly to Head of Reward & Shared Services and partner closely with HR, Corporate / Finance and Business operations teams. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Payroll Team at a pivotal time of growth and new business integration.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the team of 4 payroll professionals with the end-to-end payroll processing for all employees within UK & ROI (2000+ across multiple PAYE entities). Supporting the Payroll Team in their processing tasks/activities, ensuring the delivery of a high quality and effective service that meets all statutory and regulatory requirements, with the customer always at the forefront and with an emphasis on continual improvement.

Here at SOCOTEC we understand that we deliver excellence to our customers by having the very best people, to be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated experience in a payroll leadership role within a similar sized organisation.
• Practical experience in managing the end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance UK & ROI payroll legislation, pension regulations and benefit schemes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in order to think creatively and find solutions.
• Advanced understanding of payroll systems and proficiency in implementing and maintaining new payroll systems.
• Strong skills in pay data analytics, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.

SOCOTEC are the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us you'll be part of a 2000-strong team, this means we will give you flexibility and unparalleled opportunities to develop your own career.

We are committed to personal and professional development and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry leading, expert professionals and get exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and bonus with all the benefits of working for a dynamic and growing organisation including 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy additional holidays, enhanced company pension, smart/ hybrid working options, EAP, discounts on high street shopping and gym memberships.

Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to your application.