People Services & Reward Manager

Tradebe group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm in Warrington is seeking a People Services & Reward Manager to lead the team and oversee payroll activities. This mid-senior role requires strong payroll management knowledge and CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience. You will enhance processes, ensure compliance, and support strategic initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary, contributory pension, and diverse benefits in a full-time capacity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

6% Contributory Pension

Access to benefits platform for discounts and cash back

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent senior People/Payroll/Reward experience.
• Strong payroll management knowledge, including HMRC, RTI, tax codes.
• Experience in data‑driven environments.
• Aptitude for managing a busy diary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the People Services & Reward team.
• Continuously improve payroll processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Oversee all UK payroll activity.
• Lead annual reward cycles and renewals.

Skills

Strong payroll management knowledge

Confident communicator

Strong data reporting and analysis skills

Proven line management experience

Up‑to‑date knowledge of evolving legislation

Proactive and organised

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience

Tools

ADP payroll system

Job description

People Services & Reward Manager – TRADEBE

Warrington, England, United Kingdom

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About TRADEBE

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses committed to creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the UK we lead in recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

Base pay range

This range is provided by TRADEBE. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the People Services & Reward team, managing workload, priorities, and day‑to‑day guidance to ensure a proactive, efficient first‑line service for stakeholders across Tradebe.
• Continuously review and refine People and Payroll processes and systems to reduce administrative burden and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Act as the subject matter expert for all Reward activity, including payroll, benefits administration, and annual renewals.
• Own and maintain People Team processes and policies, ensuring they remain streamlined, compliant, and aligned to the needs of the business and its leaders.
• Lead and coach the People Services & Reward team, managing workload, performance, SLAs and day‑to‑day guidance.
• Ensure efficient first‑line support, proactive inbox management and consistently accurate People, Payroll and HRIS data.
• Oversee all UK payroll activity, including updates, third‑party payments, statutory submissions and adherence to the Payroll Governance framework.
• Manage and improve company benefits, lead annual renewals, liaise with brokers and support employee queries.
• Act as the UK lead for SuccessFactors, ensuring data accuracy, reporting, and ongoing system/process improvements.
• Lead annual reward cycles such as salary review, variable pay and bonus processes, ensuring accurate calculation and system processing.
• Maintain compliance with employment legislation and ensure People Services processes are up‑to‑date, efficient and aligned to business needs.
• Support people change initiatives, acquisitions (payroll/benefits integration) and annual external submissions such as Gender Pay Gap reporting.
• Review, refine and implement People Services policies and processes, reducing administrative burden and improving employee experience.
• Partner with SHEQ on health and safety administration, including eye‑care vouchers and Occupational Health referrals.

Requirements

• CIPD Level 7 (preferred) or equivalent senior People/Payroll/Reward experience.
• Strong payroll management knowledge, including HMRC, RTI, tax codes and salary sacrifice.
• Experience working in data‑driven, systems‑focused environments.
• Willingness to travel to UK sites (including occasional overnight stays).
• Able to manage a busy diary and meet deadlines.
• Independent but collaborative working style.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of evolving legislation.
• Proven line management experience.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of SuccessFactors.
• Experience with expat tax and UK visitor tax rules.
• Understanding of auto‑enrolment legislation.
• Experience integrating payrolls (acquisitions/TUPE).
• Benefits renewal or vendor management experience.

Qualifications and Skills

• ADP payroll system experience.
• Payroll administration experience.
• HRIS experience with strong data accuracy.
• Confident communicator able to influence at all levels.
• Team management and development experience.
• Strong data reporting and analysis skills.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, commercial environment.
• Proven process improvement mindset.
• Proactive, organised and able to prioritise effectively.
• Calm, reliable and flexible under pressure.
• Good understanding of People & Reward processes.
• Strong IT skills across core office applications.

Expectations

We expect you to Be accountable, Drive results, Embrace Change, and deliver high levels of Collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 6% Contributory Pension.
• A range of benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle‑to‑work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

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