Payroll and Benefits Manager

Reference: 4831386Job ID: 5416413Posted: 2026-10-19Closing date: 2027-01-17Location: LondonSalary: 75,000 - 85,000Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Manufacturing & Production / PayrollCompany: HaysConsultant: Annie MiddletonHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: +44 333 010 2306Email: annie.middleton@hays.comYour new companyAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced UK Payroll, Benefits & Reward Manager to join a global organisation operating across multiple international markets. This role will take ownership of UK payroll operations, benefits administration, reward analysis and employee communications, ensuring an exceptional service is delivered to employees and key stakeholders.The successful candidate will play a key role in managing payroll compliance, driving benefits strategy, providing reward analytics and supporting senior leadership with data-driven decision-making.Your new role What you'll need to succeedManage the end-to-end delivery of UK payroll operations.Process payroll for a diverse workforce including salaried and hourly-paid employees, senior executives and board-level personnel.Oversee complex payroll arrangements, including split contracts, international assignees and mobile employees.Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.Manage all payroll-related reporting and year-end activities, including:FPS submissionsP60 administrationP11D reportingPAYE and National Insurance reconciliationsLiaise with payroll providers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.Analyse benefits utilisation, costs and market trends to support future benefits strategy.Develop engaging employee communication materials to enhance understanding and engagement with available benefits.Manage relationships with benefits brokers, insurers and third-party providers.Conduct CEO pay ratio analysis and executive remuneration modelling.Deliver reward and benefits cost modelling to support business planning and decision-making.Provide ad-hoc reporting and analytical support to senior leadership teams.What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary packageDiscretionary annual bonus of up to 10%Private health insuranceLife assurance coverThe opportunity to join a growing global organisation with ambitious growth plansA broad and varied role offering ownership across payroll, benefits and rewardHigh levels of autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the functionExposure to senior leadership, including Executive Committee and Board-level stakeholdersThe chance to drive process improvements, influence decision-making and shape employee reward strategiesSupportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progressionWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4831386 - Annie Middleton