International Payroll and Benefits Manager

This International Payroll and Benefits Manager will be responsible for running the business' payroll operations including full management of UK and International payroll submissions. You will be responsible for ensuring that each stage of the payroll process is actions and all employees are paid accurately and in a timely manner.

Client Details

My client is a global solar power company that operates utility-scale solar and smart technology on an international scale. They are a forward thinking, innovative market leader with ambitious plans for the future. Their head office is based in Central London.

Description

As the International Payroll and Benefits Manager you will be responsible for the following:

Carry out all payroll input by relevant deadlines
Ensure all employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner
Ensure that correct payments, reports and returns are made to HMRC (or equivalent body), pension providers and other statutory bodies
Carry out month-end and year-end processes essential for statutory and other returns
Ensure that benefit provider schemes are operated efficiently, that all deductions are reconciled, and correct payments made to the scheme providers
Act as first payroll point of contact from employees and external contacts, escalating queries to the relevant country payroll supervisor
Conduct regular checks to ensure the integrity of the payroll database, updating data as necessary and ensuring that the payroll database is working correctly
Prepare budgetary information from the payroll as required by the business and provide support to the finance teams during the annual budgeting process
Manage annual flexible benefits cycle across UK payroll, P11Ds and P60s
Assist HRD in the development of International benefits packages to ensure the company remains competitive
In conjunction with the Finance teams and HRD, plan the best way to implement legislative changes and ensure that standard procedures are developed to support any such changes
Take a lead role in projects to develop the payroll processes and database, identifying improvements and implementing any resultant changes
Process leaver payments and issue P45 documents
Work with the Head of Tax on any new jurisdiction issues
Assist & co-operate in any internal or external audits
Identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies in timesheet and payroll recordsProfile

To be considered for this International Payroll and Benefits Manager you must have the following:

A proven track record in a payroll post in an international business
CiPP qualified
A detailed knowledge of payroll systems, taxation / national insurance rules and pension scheme administration
A good working knowledge of Statutory requirements - PAYE deductions, Statutory Sickness Pay, Student Loans, Salary Sacrifice etc.
Proven experience of producing payroll related management information reports
Experience us Cascade HRIS (highly desirable)Job Offer

£60,000 - £70,000 + bonus, pension and flexible benefits package