Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Larbey Evans Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Rapidly growing US law firm is hiring a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join their stunning London offices on a permanent basis.

• Salary: £60,000-£75,000
• 09:30-17:30 working hours (open to part-time)
• Office based
• Fantastic employee benefits to include wellness program of £100 per month, 10% firm pension contribution and 25 days annual leave!

This is a newly created role in London and will report into the International Accounting Director, working in the Finance department while working closely with the HR team, both based in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to ensure seamless data integration between payroll, HR systems, and accounting systems.
• Manage the end-to-end payroll and pensions processes for all employees (lawyers and business professionals) based in the London office, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Review and verify employee timekeeping, salary adjustments, bonuses, and other payroll related data before processing.
• Ensure all payroll deductions, including taxes, pensions, and other employee benefits, are correctly applied in accordance with UK legislation and firm policies.
• Prepare and submit accurate payroll-related tax filings and reports to HMRC, including PAYE, National Insurance, and other statutory deductions.
• Coordinate the administration of benefits for new employees.
• Act as a point of contact for benefits related questions and processes.
• Help liaise with the firm’s benefits broker regarding the renewal of London office benefits and track policy renewal processes and open enrolment for medical insurance.

Key Requirements:

• Experience with payroll processing within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions, and other statutory deductions.
• Familiarity with HRIS and its integration with payroll systems.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage, ADP, or similar platforms) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Experience with year-end reporting processes, such as P60s, P11Ds, etc.
• Experience administrating employee benefits.