Benefits & Payroll Specialist
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000.0 to £55,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50,000-£55,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC2V 6DN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4720128_1756905685 |
Summary
Hays are working with a global financial services company who are looking for a Payroll & Benefits Admin to join on an interim basis for 12 months.
£45k-£55k plus bens.
London hybrid
12-month FTC
Key responsibilities
Benefits Administration (UK & Germany)
- Update benefit portals for joiners/leavers/renewals.
- Ensure accurate Workday enrolments and ID updates.
- Conduct monthly benefit audits.
- Reconcile invoices and resolve discrepancies.
- Administer PHI underwriting and employee guidance.
Payroll Administration - Coordinate payroll with OSV and manage end-to-end process.
- Input manual and flexible payments accurately.
- Ensure documentation supports audit readiness.
- Perform audit checks per payroll checklist.
- Follow payroll calendar deadlines.
- Respond to payroll queries from Finance and London associates.
- Administer Childcare Vouchers and Payroll Giving schemes.
Key skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving mind-set
- Intellectually curious / critical thinker
- Adaptable / success-driven
- Process Management: Ability to manage end-to-end payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Audit and Compliance: Skilled in conducting payroll auditing and maintaining documentation for compliance
- Analytical skills: Ability to interpret data and identify discrepancies
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