Payroll & Benefits Manager - Reading - Hybrid - £300 per day - 3/6 month contract Role Purpose Manage the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 150 employees across the UK and international locations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery while administering pension and benefits schemes. Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations & Compliance Own and process monthly payroll, including salaries, overtime, commissions, bonuses, expenses, statutory payments, and deductions. Manage payroll across the UK, New Zealand, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands through local payroll providers. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, National Insurance, RTI submissions, pension auto-enrolment, and all relevant payroll legislation. Process starters, leavers, salary changes, P45s, P60s, P11Ds, and year-end reporting. Act as the primary contact for employee payroll queries and resolve issues promptly. Maintain payroll records, controls,...