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Payroll & Benefits Assistant Manager

Birmingham Permanent £40,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of end-to-end payroll and benefits administration, acting as the deputy to the Payroll Manager while supporting a complex, multi-faceted workforce. The role offers significant exposure to payroll transformation projects, process improvements and senior stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for someone looking to progress their payroll career.
  • Step into a true No.2 payroll position
  • Strong progression potential

About Our Client

Our client is a large and well-established organisation with a complex operational workforce, offering a fast-paced environment where payroll plays a key role in supporting the wider business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team undergoing positive change, with exposure to systems improvements, process enhancements and future transformation projects

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

  • Processing end-to-end monthly payroll
  • Managing starters, leavers and employee changes
  • Administering overtime, shift payments and statutory payments
  • Managing salary sacrifice arrangements and pension administration
  • Completing payroll reconciliations and validation checks
  • Investigating and resolving employee and manager payroll queries
  • Producing payroll reports and management information
  • Supporting year-end processes including P60s and statutory reporting
  • Liaising with HMRC, pension providers and third-party suppliers
  • Assisting with payroll system improvements, testing and future projects
  • Deputising for the Senior Payroll Manager when required



The Successful Applicant

We're looking for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can provide both technical expertise and excellent stakeholder support.

You'll have:

  • Significant experience delivering end-to-end payroll independently
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, NI and statutory payments
  • MHR iTrent Payroll experience
  • Time & Attendance system experience
  • Experience administering pensions and auto-enrolment
  • Excellent payroll reconciliation and audit skills
  • Experience dealing with complex payroll queries
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • The confidence to challenge, influence and work with stakeholders across the business
  • CIPP qualification (or studying towards) desirable
  • Payroll systems implementation or testing experience desirable
  • Experience working with shift-based or operational workforces desirable

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £40,500 to £45,000 per annum + up to 10% bonus
  • Private medical care and an employee assistance programme (EAP).
  • Access to a share scheme and car lease scheme.
  • 30% discount and free parking, including for holidays.
  • Flexible working arrangement with an onsite 5-day training schedule and a 3/2 hybrid split thereafter.



This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled payroll professional to advance their career in a thriving Birmingham-based organisation. Apply now to join a supportive team in the transport and distribution industry!

Contact
Neha Donohoe
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7063391
Phone number
+44 121 634 6992

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Where
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Neha Donohoe
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6992
Job reference
JN-072026-7063391