An exciting permanent opportunity for a Benefits & Payroll Specialist - EMEA within a growing SME in Milton Keynes. You will be responsible for approving payroll submissions and payments and benefits for the EMEA region, covering over 5 countries working with the Outsourced Payroll provider. The successful candidate will partner with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of pay and benefits. This role is pivotal in addressing employee queries related to pensions, benefits, and payroll.Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Payroll Provider to manage monthly payroll for over 5 countries.
• Collect necessary data for payroll and tax processing.
• Review and approve payroll data processed by the Payroll Provider.
• Oversee the monthly payment process with providers to ensure accurate processing of salaries, benefits, taxes, and other deductions.
• Serve as the main contact for Payroll, Benefits, Pension and Rewards queries.
• Handle year-end processes for each country, including preparation of P11D information.
• Ensure governance of monthly payroll, maintain up-to-date process notes, provide relevant training, and track progress.

Benefits Management

• Act as the primary contact for benefit brokers, handling queries and renewals.
• Update Pensions and Benefits information with Providers for starters and leavers.
• Manage country-specific state pension and insurance on local portals.
• Conduct the UK annual enrolment benefits process.
• Administer auto-enrolment for pension schemes.
• Work with UK Benefits providers on employee communications, lunch 'n' learns, and updates.

Reward Management

• Collaborate with external compensation providers for salary benchmarking data and annual salary review modelling.
• Maintain job catalogue and grading information.

Reporting Specialist

• Produce monthly headcount and attrition reports.
• Generate reports for Finance.
• Complete national statistics reporting.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Payroll and Benefits Specialist, managing the approval and submission of Payroll and managing Benefits From end to end.
• Experience covering payrolls for several countries across EMEA would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of local laws and regulations related to payroll and benefits.
• Proficiency in HR and payroll systems.

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