Payroll and Benefits Specialist
- Annual Salary: Competitive
- Location: London
- Job Type: Full-time
We are looking for an HR Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our ambitious firm with a clear strategy for growth. This role offers early responsibility and involvement in expanding the business. You will be part of a team that values ownership of one's career, open communication, and all-around performance.
Day to Day of the role:
- Manage the monthly payroll for 700 employees using Workday, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Collaborate with the HR Operations team and support the payroll assistant with day-to-day payroll duties.
- Handle month-end and year-end payroll processes and reporting, including P11d(b) and P60.
- Manage Dubai payroll and the DEWS system, liaising with the HR Ops team in Dubai.
- Assist in overseeing global benefits, including harmonising and modernising benefits globally.
- Conduct market reviews for benefits such as private medical insurance and group risk policies.
- Manage UK auto-enrolment and pension administration.
- Administer UK employee benefits and participate in the internal HR wellbeing working group.
- Develop and maintain relationships with benefits and pensions providers.
- Provide assistance to UK employees and partners on payroll, benefits, and pension-related queries.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date documentation and processes, and participate in projects to improve efficiency.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a similar role, including UK and EMEA benefits management.
- Proven track record of identifying and implementing process and service improvements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex data manipulation and interpretation.
- Experience with Workday and ideally with Darwin.
- Experience in a mainstream HR role is desirable.
- Experience in a partnership and/or law firm is desirable.
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
Benefits:
- A competitive salary and family-friendly policies.
- Life assurance, private health, and dental care for you and your family.
- A range of flexible benefits including gym discounts and retail vouchers.
- Tech, cycle, and electric car schemes.
- Opportunities for volunteering leave to support the firm's charity.
- A comprehensive wellbeing strategy focusing on physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects.
To apply for the HR Payroll and Benefits Specialist position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.