Payroll Manager - Standalone - £80,000 – London, Hybrid - 6 month FTC in City of London

A global financial services business with international offices is looking for a seasoned Payroll and Benefits Specialist to work in a standalone role overseeing everything related to compensation, payroll and benefits. You will be responsible for administering a total reward strategy that supports the Group HR strategy to optimise the Group’s ability to attract, retain, develop, motivate, and fairly reward talented people.

Please note - this role is a 6 month FTC offering hybrid working. This role would suit an experienced Payroll professional with some international exposure – this role will sit within HR and will include covering payroll for employees in the US, Asia and Europe.

As the Payroll and Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and local regulations. Additionally, you will support the administration of employee benefits and contribute to global mobility operations, assisting with the coordination of international assignments and relocations.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in payroll administration, a strong understanding of benefits, and a keen interest in developing expertise in global mobility. You will play a key role in driving process improvements, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that employees receive timely and accurate pay and benefits. We are looking for someone with a proactive mindset, strong process improvement skills, and someone that is able to adapt with ease to the evolving needs of the business. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• End to end management of UK, USA, DNK, LUX, GRC, SGP payroll, including preparation, processing and monthly validation using outsourced providers.
• Process and report taxable benefits in compliance with tax and social security regulations.
• Coordination of payroll disbursements.
• Ensure compliance with tax year end obligations.
• Primary contact for employee payroll queries and outsourced providers.
• Deliver long term payroll approach; with a focus on standardisation and streamlining driving processes to drive improvements.

• Administration of all employee benefit programs (including those relating to HR policies) such as enrolment, changes and terminations.
• Primary contact for employee and vendor benefit queries.
• Ongoing maintenance of employee data and benefit content on various platforms and matrix.
• Manage employee communications for any announcements or changes to benefits.

The salary on offer for this role is up to £80,000 plus bonus and benefits.