Payroll and Employee Benefits manager B7

Payroll and Employee Benefits Manager - B7

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  Location: Finance Division, Housing Centre, Belfast
  * Hours: 37 per week
  * Pay Rate / Salary: £23.37 per hour
  * Contract Type: Temporary ongoing
  * Recruitment managed by Staffline on behalf of Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE).

About the Role:
The Payroll and Employee Benefits Manager will lead a small team to deliver an efficient payroll service to over 3,000 employees, process travel claims, oversee staffing agency payments, and ensure compliance with all HMRC employment requirements. This role involves managing payroll operations, maintaining accurate records, implementing payroll and benefits processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance Division.

Why Apply:
* Opportunity to manage payroll for a large public sector organisation
* Full-time hours within a structured and professional environment
* Experience managing payroll, travel claims, employee benefits, and agency payments

Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, manage, and organise daily payroll operations
* Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and deductions
* Oversee travel claims and staffing agency payments
* Maintain compliance with HMRC and internal policies
* Lead, train, and motivate the payroll team
* Produce management reports, KPIs, and regular payroll returns
* Support payroll system development, continuous improvement, and reporting tools
* Address staff queries and maintain high levels of customer service

Essential Criteria:
* Recognised UK payroll qualification (CIPP), relevant degree, or equivalent
* Minimum three years managing a payroll function (or five years' experience without formal qualifications)
* Strong technical payroll knowledge including PAYE, NI, SMP, SSP, salary sacrifice schemes, and P11D/PSAs
* Experience with computerised payroll systems and MS Office (especially Excel)
* Sound book-keeping and accounting skills
* Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively across all levels

About the Employer:
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive delivers housing and related services across Northern Ireland, providing high-quality payroll and employee support services while maintaining compliance and operational excellence.

How to Apply:
Apply now through Staffline to be considered for this Payroll and Employee Benefits Manager role with NIHE.

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless of if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.