Senior Payroll & Benefits Manager (NI/GB)

Lakeland Dairies Co; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy processor in Newtownards is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee payroll services for Northern Ireland and Great Britain. This key role will lead a team to ensure compliance with regulations and drive the modernization of payroll systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll management within a complex organization and possess strong skills in communication and team development, with an advantage for experience in the food manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing payroll & benefits in a large complex organisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of NI/GB payroll legislation and managing benefits.
• Excellent organisational, analytical & communication skills.
• Proficiency in payroll systems.
• Proven experience in managing & developing a strong team.
• Experience from within the food manufacturing industry would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Payroll team ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage NI/GB & International payrolls including review and sign off.
• Manage amendments and payroll file preparation for executive payroll.
• Ensure smooth interaction with payroll employees and seek process efficiencies.
• Maintain compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with tax advisers and external partners.
• Act as subject matter expert on the HRIS project.

Skills

Managing payroll & benefits

Technical knowledge of NI/GB payroll legislation

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in payroll systems

Team management

Job description

A leading dairy processor in Newtownards is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee payroll services for Northern Ireland and Great Britain. This key role will lead a team to ensure compliance with regulations and drive the modernization of payroll systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll management within a complex organization and possess strong skills in communication and team development, with an advantage for experience in the food manufacturing industry.