No.2 Payroll & Benefits Leader | Hybrid, Growth Potential

Company: Page Personnel
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Payroll & Benefits Assistant Manager Page Personnel•Birmingham, England



  • Step into a true No.2 payroll position

  • Strong progression potential



About Our Client


Our client is a large and well-established organisation with a complex operational workforce, offering a fast-paced environment where payroll plays a key role in supporting the wider business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team undergoing positive change, with exposure to systems improvements, process enhancements and future transformation projects



Job Description


Key responsibilities include:



  • Processing end-to-end monthly payroll

  • Managing starters, leavers and employee changes

  • Administering overtime, shift payments and statutory payments

  • Managing salary sacrifice arrangements and pension administration

  • Completing payroll reconciliations and validation checks

  • Investigating and resolving employee and manager payroll queries

  • Producing payroll reports and management information

  • Supporting year-end processes including P60s and statutory reporting

  • Liaising with HMRC, pension providers and third-party suppliers

  • Assisting with payroll system improvements, testing and future projects

  • Deputising for the Senior Payroll Manager when required



The Successful Applicant


We’re looking for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can provide both technical expertise and excellent stakeholder support.You’ll have:



  • Significant experience delivering end-to-end payroll independently

  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, NI and statutory payments

  • Experience administering pensions and auto-enrolment

  • Excellent payroll reconciliation and audit skills

  • Experience dealing with complex payroll queries

  • Advanced Excel skills

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

  • The confidence to challenge, influence and work with stakeholders across the business

  • CIPP qualification (or studying towards) desirable

  • Payroll systems implementation or testing experience desirable

  • Experience working with shift-based or operational workforces desirable



What’s on Offer



  • Competitive salary ranging from £40,500 to £45,000 per annum + up to 10% bonus

  • Private medical care and an employee assistance programme (EAP).

  • Access to a share scheme and car lease scheme.

  • 30% discount and free parking, including for holidays.

  • Flexible working arrangement with an onsite 5-day training schedule and a 3/2 hybrid split thereafter.



This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled payroll professional to advance their career in a thriving Birmingham-based organisation.



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Posted: July 30th, 2026