Compensation & Benefits Manager

Compensation & Benefits Manager

Location: London , South East Salary: From 45,000 to 55,000 per annum plus benefits Date posted: 24/04/2012 16:06 Job type:Permanent Company: Piper Pritchard Associates Contact: Kate Mantle Ref: Totaljobs/KM35257 Job ID: 53440849

The Client:

My client, a leading retail organisation based in central London, is currently seeking a Compensation & Benefits Manager to perform a crucial role in the HR department in ensuring the professional delivery of HR processes in the field of compensation & benefits and payroll.

The Role:

Reporting into the HR Director, the successful candidate will be expected to review the benefits offering on an annual basis and ensure that the business benefits scheme is competitive in the retail market.You will be responsible for collating and processing all compensation and benefits records accurately and on a timely basis.You will also ensure that all benefits are clearly communicated and administered to all eligible staff.This will involve delivering a professional compensation & benefits advisory service for all staff enquiries.

In addition to maintaining the benefits offering, you will be responsible for ensuring that payroll data is prepared and deadlines are met.You will liaise with Inland Revenue and Finance to ensure that all government returns are made on a timely basis.You will be expected to inspect payroll for any discrepancies and you will proactively communicate with the HR team over any payroll issues.

The successful candidate will also be expected to provide any help and assistance to HR projects in line with the company objectives, as well as providing in-store training in regards to all payroll procedures.

You:

You will be an experienced and personable Compensation & Benefits professional with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.You will be enthusiastic and willing to understand and represent the brand, working as an ambassador for the business.You will be a team player who is willing to adapt and take on new challenges.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will need to offer the following attributes;

-Excellent IT skills, proficient in Microsoft packages and knowledge of Payroll & HR systems is desirable.

-You must have recent payroll experience and be fully up to date on payroll legislation.

-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels of seniority.

-Recent experience of working in a retail environment is highly advantageous.