Payroll & Benefits Specialist - £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus - City of London

Frazer Jones are delighted to be supporting a leading name within financial services on the recruitment of a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join the business on a permanent basis.

Our client offering hybrid working (3 days per week required into the office)

• Manage the monthly payroll ensuring accuracy and timely delivery, with potential to include additional regions in the future.
• Collaborate closely with HR and Finance teams.
• Support payroll providers in processing and administering day-to-day payroll duties, including starters, leavers, and statutory payments.
• Perform manual calculations alongside system-based processes when necessary.
• Ensure all payroll tasks are completed in line with the payroll processing calendar and controls.
• Handle month-end and year-end processing and reporting, including the production of relevant documentation.
• Produce the Annual PSA with input from the Finance team.
• Manage monthly auto-enrolment and pension processes.
• Administer employee benefits across various jurisdictions, including PMI, purchase leave, and Health Equity.
• Support the future implementation of an employee benefits portal.
• Produce renewal data for benefits providers at renewal time.
• Provide high-quality service and assistance to all employees regarding payroll, benefits, and pension-related queries.
• Ensure data quality and integrity at all times.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date documentation, including step-by-step guides, templates, and guidance for all payroll and benefits activities.
• Proactively propose, plan, and drive improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and streamline processes.
• Participate in multiple projects as the business continues to evolve.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and vendors, working closely with the HR team.

Skills & experience required:

• Solid UK & US payroll exposure
• Solid Excel skills
• Strong vendor management exposure

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.