Payroll & Benefits Assistant (HR)

Job Description

Payroll & Benefits Assistant (HR)

Our prestigious international law firm client is seeking a driven Payroll & Benefits Assistant to work closely and in collaboration with the wider HR team.  In this role, you will administer the day-to-day duties for UK payroll, benefits, and pension management for employees in the London office.

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  The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
  
• Salary to £40,000
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
• A range of flexible benefits including gym discount and retail vouchers
• Tech, cycle, and electric car schemes
• Offices in a stunning City location

Payroll & Benefits Assistant (HR) Key Responsibilities:

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• Process the monthly UK payroll for the London office 
• Administer the UK payroll from start to finish including starters, leavers, SSP, SMP/alabaster calculations, SPP, SAP, ShPP, auto-enrolment and pension management
• Carry out month end and year end processes and reporting, including P60s
• Conduct monthly reconciliations between payroll and HMRC information for PAYE, NI purposes
• Provide high quality service and assistance to the firm’s employees and partners for payroll and benefits queries
• Liaise with benefits / pensions providers and third parties
• Process all providers’ invoices in a timely manner
• Responsible for the monthly and annual benefit reconciliations for employees and partners xwzovoh

Payroll & Benefits Assistant (HR) Skills & Requirements:

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• Previous experience working effectively in a similar role, within a professional services organisation
• Workday or other payroll system knowledge is essential
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel to manipulate and interpret complex data
• Demonstrates integrity in managing sensitive situations and confidential information with discretion