Payroll & Benefits Specialist

This Payroll & Benefits Specialist will be responsible for the full payroll and benefits service to the London and European office as well as providing support to the HR operations.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international law firm with an excellent reputation in the market. Their UK head office is based in the City of London with their HR and Payroll team.

Description

As the Payroll & Benefits Specialist you will be responsible for the following:

• Processing and managing company payroll in an accurate and timely manner
• Reconciliation of payroll, monthly journal and reports, year end processing and answering any queries from HMRC
• Supporting the Finance Manager with calculating annual PAYE settlement Agreement tax and NI
• Providing information to the finance team to assist with annual P11D reporting
• Ensuring time off and overtime records in Workday are accurate
• Acting as the key point of contact for all payroll queries
• Administering employee benefits and assisting with benefits queries
• Advise the annual benefits renewal process and regular reviews with the Firm's benefits providers
• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and company policies
• Identifying and implementing improvements in payroll processes
• Assisting with year-end processes and audits

Profile

A successful Payroll & Benefits Specialist should have:

• A solid track record within a payroll and benefits role
• Knowledge of payroll software and systems, ideally Workday
• Background with the legal or professional services sector
• Good communication skills for liaising with various departments and employees
• CIPP qualification desirable

Job Offer

• £50,000 - £60,000 based on skills and experience
• Generous pension contribution
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday leave
• Excellent benefits
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment