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Payroll & Benefits Manager – Up to £55kThe company was launched in 2020 as part of a global expansion strategy. Its UK presence is relatively new and has been built primarily through acquisition. The parent company is the worlds leading Pest Control business.Role Overview: Title: Payroll & Benefits Manager They currently run six payrolls (85 employees currently), with a transition underway to consolidate these under a single system. The parent company have partnered with a Payroll software provider. The goal is to have all UK payrolls with the provider by the end of 2025.Key Responsibilities:Day-to-day Payroll Management:Initially, the role will focus on running payroll across multiple brands in its current state.Managing manual processes for overtime, bonuses, and other payroll elements (currently brand-led, but an HRIS system will soon improve automation).Engaging with individual brand contacts to collate payroll data.Payroll Migration & System Transition:Leading the transition of payroll from Sage and independent providers to the new provider by the end of 2025.Ensuring a smooth transition by working closely with the independent provider (who will support the first 1-2 payrolls post-handover).Overseeing the pension provider consolidation from four providers to one.Post-Implementation Responsibilities:Running a simplified payroll process once UKG is fully implemented.Conducting payroll gap analysis, compliance checks, and audits.Managing payroll reporting – headcounts, starters, leavers analysis.Handling P11D administration for the company car fleet.Collaborating with the finance team to validate general ledger entries.Monitoring and reporting on payroll-related KPIs in relation to budgets.Analysing pay rises and bonus structures.Ensuring compliance with payroll-related legislation, audits, and reporting requirements.Understanding and managing share schemes through payroll.Overseeing onboarding and offboarding processes (including DBS checks, Right to Work documentation, and employee file management).Candidate Requirements:Proven experience in payroll migration projects.CIPP qualification is essential.Strong understanding of payroll compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements.Prior experience with UKG payroll systems is a significant advantage.Ability to work with multiple brands and stakeholders across the business.Experience in onboarding/offboarding processes, right-to-work checks, and DBS checks.Strong analytical and reporting skills, particularly in relation to payroll KPIs and financial reporting.Comfortable working in a fast-growing, acquisition-heavy environment with evolving processes.This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and play a pivotal role in standardising and optimising payroll operations across multiple brands. The role will be hands-on initially, with an opportunity to transition into a more strategic and streamlined function post-migration.