Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

• Annual Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Location: Central London
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reed HR is excited to partner with a leading insurance provider, recognised as a top employer in various prestigious listings, to offer a dynamic opportunity for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist. Based in the Central London office, you will work alongside the HR team to play a crucial in managing and optimising payroll, compensation and benefits processes across the UK and European offices.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Manage and administer payroll processing for offices in the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and stay updated on legislative changes affecting payroll in the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK.
• Handle payroll inputs such as joiners, leavers, salary changes, and variable pay adjustments.
• Collaborate with vendors like ADP Celegro to ensure service level agreements are met.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries, escalating complex issues as necessary.
• Support annual salary and bonus review processes in conjunction with the HR and Finance teams.
• Review and improve payroll processing practices to maintain compliance and efficiency.
• Assist in the preparation of data related reports and audits.
• Work with our Talent Acquisition team to support pay benchmarking for a variety of job roles.
• Manage gender and ethnicity pay gap reporting and other HR compliance-related tasks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of experience in payroll processing and benefits administration, preferably including international exposure.
• Strong familiarity with major payroll systems, ideally ADP Celergo.
• In-depth knowledge of statutory payroll requirements in the UK, with a broad understanding of European payroll regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and teamwork skills, with the ability to also work independently on projects.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical cashback.
• Life insurance, income protection, and pension plan.
• Subsidised gym membership and up to 4 paid volunteering days annually.
• Season ticket loan, employee assistance programme, and flexible dress code.
• Active involvement in charity, volunteering, and D&I events.