Interim Payroll and Pensions Manager

(Hybrid, Flexible Working & Remote options)

Newport, Shropshire

£200-300 per day

Up to 6 months interim opportunity for an experienced Payroll and Pensions Manager to manage a complex payroll and pension schemes

The Company

Seymour John is working exclusively with our client to hire a Payroll and Pension Manager to work as part of their finance team, who pride themselves on providing excellent standard of service across the business both internally and externally.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for managing payroll and pension services whilst maintaining compliance with UK payroll and pension regulations, managing payroll processes, and providing expert guidance to staff, where the main duties will include:

• Manage end-to-end of the in-house payroll and pensions service – circa 650 monthly paid employees.
• Complete monthly payroll schedules for, net pay, pension and HMRC.
• Lead the period updates of pay awards, increments and where necessary.
• Manage the payroll year closedown process.
• Undertake frequent reviews of payroll and pension software systems to maintain accurate records and streamline processes.
• Provide, payroll and pension information to key stakeholders when required.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and to develop and implement policies and procedures related to payroll and pensions.
• To liaise with pension providers on pension matters to ensure awareness of complex pension regulations.
• Support during audit process.
• Line management responsibilities for any members of staff.
• Attend relevant meetings and seminars both internally and externally, to provide expert knowledge to various stakeholders on current legislation.

Personal Profile

Ideally you will be CIPP qualified or equivalent with prior experience of managing complex payroll and pensions. You will be working as part of a small Finance Department who take pride in delivering an excellent standard of service, where you will be expected to work under your own initiative, prioritising your own workload. A good level of Excel skills is essential, alongside a good understanding of payroll software and pension administration.

Hours/Holidays:

• 37 hours per week (Hybrid), initially fully office based for training
• 22 days + 8 closure days + bank holidays
• Scottish Widows Pension
• Employment Health Assured Plan

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Further information

For further information, please contact Phil Topper at Seymour John Recruitment Limited.