Payroll & Benefits Manager (Part-time, HYBRID)

About Our Client

Our client is well-established and have a strong presence in the market. With a dedication to innovation and excellence, they continually strive for growth and improvement.Based in the Chertsey area with free parking provided and access via public transport. HYBRID : 1-2 days per week in the office.

Job Description

Payroll & Benefits Manager (Part-time, HYBRID) : Payroll (circa 200 staff, IRIS Cascade) :

• Full end-to-end monthly payroll processing
• Manage disbursements (HMRC, court orders, pensions)
• Handle payroll changes, queries & family leave calculations
• Year-end tasks (P60s, P11Ds, reports), payroll compliance & audits
• Liaise with HR & Finance, maintain Payroll Operating Manual
• Drive process optimisation & automation

Benefits :

• Lead annual renewals & provider engagement
• Administer benefits, handle queries & comms
• Benchmark offerings against market; suggest improvements
• Ensure alignment with company growth plans

Fleet Admin (circa 60 cars) :

• Coordinate starters / leavers, renewals, and lease agreements
• Manage licence checks, mileage reports & fuel cost recharges
• Calculate and process car-related payroll benefits

Compliance & Advisory :

• Ensure adherence to tax laws & audit standards
• Keep processes and records compliant & up-to-date
• Act as a key advisor to HR leadership on payroll / benefits matters

The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll & Benefits Manager (Part-time, HYBRID) should be :

• UK Payroll Expert - Proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll with full compliance
• HRIS-Savvy - Strong hands-on knowledge of systems like IRIS Cascade (NOT ESSENTIAL); system implementation experience is also a plus but not required.
• Commercial & Strategic - Understands the business impact of payroll / benefits; thinks beyond the numbers
• Process Improver - Tech-focused with a drive for automation and efficiency
• Employee-Focused - Delivers great service and resolves queries with care and clarity
• Compliance Confident - Up to date with UK tax laws, pensions, and payroll best practices
• Collaborative - Team player who aligns people, processes, and systems in fast-paced settings
• Excel User - Comfortable with large data sets, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.

What's on Offer

Payroll & Benefits Manager (Part-time, HYBRID) offers :

• A competitive salary Pro-rata salary £32,333 (FTE £48,500), plus excellent benefits
• Hybrid working : 1-2 days in the office, 2-3 from home per week

NOTE - this role is open to Permanent and Temporary applicants.