Benefits and Payroll Coordinator

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Benefits and Payroll Coordinator to manage benefits queries and payroll functions. In this full-time permanent role located in the City of London, you will implement benefits strategies and ensure competitive offerings. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and ideally prior experience in a related field, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a compensation and benefits role ideally in the legal market, or professional services.
• Strong communicator able to interact at all levels.
• Highly analytical with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll and check benefits provider reports.
• Coordinate the annual benefits renewal process.
• Conduct benchmarking for salary and benefits.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Tools

Integrated benefits systems (ideally Zest)

Job description

Job Title: Benefits and Payroll Coordinator

Location: City of London

Role: Full-time permanent role

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working 4 days in the office, (3 days in the office following probation)

Salary: up to £50,000 per annum

Requirements: Law firm Experience desired but not essential

The firm

Our client is a leading international law firm known for pioneering work in corporate governance, private equity, restructuring, and litigation. With over 1,200 lawyers across offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, they offer a dynamic, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

The role

In your new role as a Benefits and Payroll Coordinator, you will be the main point of contact for all pension and benefit-related queries from the London office. Your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Work closely with the payroll team within accounts to manage monthly payroll and run and check the benefits provider reports.
• Responsible for implementing the benefits strategy for the London office.
• Conduct regular benchmarking exercises within the market to ensure salary and benefits offerings remain competitive.
• Coordinate the annual benefits renewal process in conjunction with benefits broker and HR Director.
• Assisting HR team in the benchmarking of salary data for the annual salary and bonus review process.
• Responsible for updating and conducting the benefits induction for all new joiners to the London office.

What do you need?

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

• Previous experience in a compensation and benefits role ideally in the legal market but not essential if from a professional services environment.
• Knowledge of integrated benefits systems (ideally Zest).
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Strong communicator at all levels.
• Highly analytical and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent Excel skills.

What do you get in return?

In return, you will receive a very competitive salary and the opportunity to work at a prestigious law firm.

Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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