Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Location: City of London

Role: Full-time permanent role

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working

Salary: Flexible

Requirements: Law firm experience is essential

The firm

Our client is a prestigious international law firm with a strong reputation for handling complex, high-profile legal matters across sectors including finance, healthcare, media, and sports. With a collaborative and high-performance culture, the firm offers an excellent environment for ambitious professionals looking to grow their careers in a dynamic and supportive setting.

The role

In your new role as a Payroll and Benefits Specialist, you will be managing and administering payroll and employee benefits for their London office. This role is critical in ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance with UK regulations, and effective communication and administration of employee benefits. Your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Collaborate with ADP and US Senior Payroll Specialist to ensure timely and accurate monthly payroll processing for the London office.
• Coordinate with HR and Benefits teams to ensure all payroll-related data is captured and processed.
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Strategically manage all UK benefits administration processes.
• Liaise with brokers and vendors to communicate enrolment changes and verify data accuracy.

What do you need?

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

• Proven experience in UK payroll and benefits administration in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment and benefits regulations.
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g. ADP) and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to work at a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

What do you get in return?

In return, you will receive a competitive salary with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work at a prestigious US law firm.

Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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