Location
London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. As an International Payroll and Benefits Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for working with external outsourced payroll vendors to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of payroll and benefit services for the UK, European and expat/shadow payrolls. Your key responsibilities will include supporting the delivery of payrolls with external vendors, maintaining standard payroll processes and operating procedures in line with managed service vendor delivery, and supporting audit and compliance activities including implementing approved process improvements. You will manage payroll projects and processes, including UAT testing, and support HR transformation projects where payroll or benefits management is required. Additionally, you will manage escalated payroll and benefit queries, develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders such as Finance, Global Mobility, Reward and Tax teams, and work closely with HR Services to support continuous improvement activities. You will also be responsible for the delivery of benefits transactions and associated administration across UK and European payrolls.

Our Values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Experience
- Experience working across European payrolls and benefits.
- Previous experience in a similar Payroll and Benefits role or equivalent.
- Experience working in both managed service and in-house payroll delivery structures.
- Experience working with Oracle systems.
- Demonstrated vendor partnership experience.
- Comfortable handling complex payroll and benefit queries independently.
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders in Finance, Global Mobility, Reward, Tax, and HR Services.
- Experience working within large global organisations.
- Experience working in a shared service centre (HR or payroll).
- Experience with pension auto-enrolment.
- Experience in reconciliations and payroll control processes.
- Project management experience.
- Proven ability to manage and prioritise competing demands to meet stringent deadlines without loss of standards.

About you
- Customer focused and results driven with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong attention to detail, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Ability to challenge when required while adhering to legislative guidelines.
- Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex payroll and benefit matters clearly and concisely.
- Ability to build and maintain strong, credible stakeholder relationships with a customer satisfaction mindset.
- Comfortable working at pace and managing routine, complex and diverse payroll and benefit matters.

Qualifications
- CIPP Degree or equivalent, or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development related to Payroll and Benefits.
- Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of UK and local country payroll, benefit and employment law to support employee payroll and benefit enrolment with vendors and appropriate query handling and advice.