Payroll, HRIS & Benefits Manager

Job Summary

This role works as part of the People & Culture team to deliver best-in-class service for UBTC. The Payroll & Benefits Manager will lead the end-to-end payroll and benefits process for our company of 500 this includes owning Zoho People (HRIS) lifecycle processes partnering with line managers suppliers and key stakeholders to deliver operational excellence. The role combines hands-on execution of core processes with strategic oversight of continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency compliance and employee experience. The role requires strong attention to detail excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with Business Scheduling People & Culture and Finance teams to consolidate and validate payroll inputs.
  

• Review payroll outputs from Pay Escape identifying discrepancies and coordinating with external providers to resolve issues.
  

• Maintain and enhance payroll processes to ensure accuracy compliance and timeliness
  

• Develop and maintain clear payroll documentation and controls (e.g. Confluence)
  

• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements (e.g. P60s P45s PSA STBV reporting)
  

• Perform data reconciliation and validation strengthening controls and audit readiness
  

• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes across relevant jurisdictions
  

• Oversee HR systems (HRIS) payroll and benefits ensuring integration compliance and continuous improvement in line with business needs and ROI.
  

• Partner with the wider People & Culture team to streamline processes improve employee experience and drive automation and self-service.
  

• Ensure accuracy and compliance in payroll pensions GDPR right-to-work and employment law requirements.
  

• Generate and analyse HR data to provide insights trends and recommendations that inform strategic workforce decisions.
  

Behavioural Competencies:

• Communication
  

• Team player
  

• Stakeholder management
  

• Organisational skills
  

• Motivational skills
  

• Conflict resolution
  

• Time management
  

• Emotional intelligence
  

• Negotiation skills
  

• Adaptability
  

• Proactive
  

• Collaborative
  

Location and travel

Trinity Buoy Wharf (About a 10-minute walk from Canning Town Station or 3-minute ferry ride from North Greenwich)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experienced with compensation modelling tools & benchmarking platforms
  

• Proficiency with HRIS systems and demonstrable advanced Excel skills
  

• Well acquainted and experienced with HMRC auditing legislative updates and regulations.
  

• Experience in devising compensation structures such as commission schemes LTIPS and having been responsible for overseeing internal pension structures