Payroll and Benefits Manager

Job Title: Pay and Benefits ManagerLocation: Liverpool / St Helens / Warrington (Base in Liverpool with travel to other sites)Reports to: Group Head of Total Reward, Data and TechnologyResponsible for: Pay and Benefits Officers, Pay and Benefits CoordinatorPurpose of the Role:To manage and deliver a high-quality, customer-focused reward, benefits, payroll, and pensions service that is accurate and timely. The role also leads on People Services systems, data, and projects, including systems implementation and policy development for reward, benefits, pay, and pensions processes. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders and the wider People Services team to achieve strategic and operational objectives.Key Responsibilities:Operational ServicesManage, supervise, and develop the pay and benefits team, ensuring effective payroll service delivery.Maintain and process reward, benefits, payroll, and pensions information through People Services systems.Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payroll and benefits data.Keep up to date with legal and regulatory requirements, advising management and implementing changes.Work closely with Finance to ensure accurate payroll and pensions processing, including year-end statutory returns.Manage system administration for payroll and benefits, including LGPS and GPP schemes, mileage, starters/leavers, holiday trading, etc.Investigate and resolve payroll and pension issues promptly.Prepare monthly and year-end reports for stakeholders ..... full job details .....