Payroll and Benefits Manager

Permanent Payroll Manager - hybrid 3 days on site in head offices in Colchester - managing a team of 5 and payroll of circa 3000 for UK and Ireland.
3 days on site and 2 from home.
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to work on a hybrid basis on site in the head offices in Colchester, overseeing payroll for over 3,000 employees across the UK and Ireland.
You will need proven experience managing a payroll of a similar size, and a proven track record in managing a team and updating and reviewing benefits.
Advanced Excel is required for this role, plus CPP (Or equivalent) qualification.
You will also need to be based locally as the role is 3 days a week on site.
Overview:
- Technically competent, identifying opportunities to improve business performance and profit.
- Aware of the commercial implications of their actions. Maximises business opportunities by referring to the most appropriate colleague, or department.
- Strives to reduce waste and improve quality in their work, raising ideas for improved services, products or efficiencies.
- Collects & maintains information relevant to their job role.
- Identifies the opportunity for change and improvement, understands the effect of one system / process on another and the importance of sharing ideas with colleagues.
- Manages customer expectations by keeping them well-informed and explaining changes when they happen. Actively supports customers throughout this process.
- Actively listens, empathises with the customer, confirming understanding of needs, reassuring the customer of the right course of action.
- Uses a structured approach for identifying problems and assess what can be done.
If you would like more information please submit your cv ASAP and I will contact you to discuss the role and company in more detail.