The Part Time Payroll and Benefits Specialist will be responsible for managing and processing the payroll remotely, as well as administering employee benefits within this international business. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of accounting and finance principles.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established manufacturing company who operates globally with much of the UK workforce working remotely. They are recognised for their commitment to innovation and have a strong presence in Asia.
Description
* The Part Time Payroll and Benefits Specialist ensures accurate and timely compensation for employees across the region, including salaries, wages, deductions and benefits, while maintaining compliance with labor laws and tax regulations in various counties.
Key duties will include:
*Collaborate with our payroll provider, to accurately process payroll for EMEA countries, including taxes, employee benefits, leaves and other deductions.
*Maintain precise payroll records, ensuring timely and accurate data entry into the payroll system
*Ensure continuous compliance with legal requirements across different European countries.
*Provide exceptional customer service by addressing payroll and benefits related queries promptly and resolving any issues effectively.
*Maintain accuracy in payroll documentation and generate detailed payroll reports as needed
*Stay updated on payroll legislation changes, and effectively communicate updates to relevant stakeholders
*Collaborate with the HR team to ensure employee records are consistently accurate and up to date
*Lead special projects aimed at improving payroll processes and efficiency
*Manage benefit broker and vendor relationships in the region, including evaluation and replacement of brokers and benefits offering when appropriate.
*Oversee the benefits renewal and approval process, including coordinating discussions between benefit broker, local HR, and regional leadership.
*Executes the planning, administration, documentation and delivery of the employee benefit program, retirement plans, vendor invoicing, time off and leave programs & processes.
*Manage disability claims and administers leaves.
*Ensure that company benefits, and leave-of-absence policies comply with the local legislations.
*Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Profile
A successful Part Time Payroll and Benefits Specialist should have:
*Strong knowledge of European labour legislation, including payroll regulation across Europe
*Extensive knowledge and understanding of the technical areas of Payroll and Benefits
*Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
*Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in dealing proactively with all employee levels
*Proficiency in other languages, including French and/or German is considered a strong asset
*Experience in managing vendor relationships and communications
*Excellent computer skills, particularly MS Office
*Experience managing payroll and benefits in UK, Germany, France strongly preferred.
Job Offer
This is a fully remote role with part time hours - 20 hours a week.
*The full time equivalent salary is between £35,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent upon level of experience.
*The opportunity to work remotely, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
*A supportive team environment within this growing industry.
*A chance to grow your career in an innovative and globally-recognised company.
We encourage all eligible and interested candidates to apply for this unique opportunity to grow within a thriving industry.