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Payroll and Benefits Lead – based at Llansantffraid, Powys (SY22 6AQ)At Wynnstay, our success is built on the strength of our people and our long-standing commitment to UK agriculture. As a leading supplier of agricultural products and services, we’re proud of our heritage — and excited about our future.We are now looking for an experienced Payroll and Benefits Lead to join our People and Culture team. This is a key role responsible for delivering a first-class payroll and benefits function to the business, ensuring we continue to support and reward our colleagues effectively as we enhance our people strategy and drive operational excellence.The Opportunity:The successful candidate will be responsible for:Acting as the technical expert for payroll and benefits, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies across all business units.Taking ownership of complex and high-risk payroll items (e.g., terminations, back pay, pensions tax, benefits-in-kind) with accuracy and compliance.Researching and implementing a benefits structure aligned with current and future business needs.Supporting insurance, private medical, and pensions renewals and strategy.Ensuring ongoing compliance with HMRC, Auto-Enrolment, IR35, Gender Pay, National Minimum Wage, and GDPR.Providing expert payroll guidance, reviewing submissions, and upholding quality control across monthly cycles.Leading payroll and benefits system configuration, troubleshooting, and enhancements to drive digital transformation and efficiency.Developing and presenting dashboards and reports for leadership, clearly interpreting pay and benefits data.Monitoring legislative changes and advising on system and process updates as needed.Collaborating with Finance and People and Culture teams on reconciliations, audit responses, and reporting (e.g., PAYE, pensions).Supporting internal and external audits related to payroll, benefits, and pensions compliance.Contributing to cross-functional projects including acquisitions, integrations, and system upgrades.Driving improvements through policy reviews and process enhancements in payroll and benefits.The Person:The successful candidate:Professional qualification in payroll (e.g., CIPP or equivalent) or qualified by experience.In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, and benefits administration.Proven experience in delivering complex payrolls in a multi-entity organisation.Strong systems experience (e.g., Pegasus, Sage, or similar HR/payroll platforms), including report generation and process improvement.Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking.Comfortable working autonomously and handling high volumes of data under pressure.Strong stakeholder engagement skills with ability to explain complex payroll issues to non-experts.Experience supporting process automation or transformation projects is desirable.In addition to a competitive salary you will receive:Profit related annual bonusEmployee discount at Wynnstay Stores33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysEmployee Assistance Programs – WeCare/MyStrength/ToothfairySave As You Earn schemesFree on-site parkingWith a turnover in excess of £613 million, and some 900 valued colleagues Nationally, over 107 years of successful operations have laid the foundations for Wynnstay’s core values concept of THRIVE:      Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value creation, Environmental Sustainability.To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to or send a paper copy to Wynnstay Group Plc, Eagle House, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AQ.