Benefits Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is seeking a Benefits Specialist to manage payroll and employee benefits. The role offers a salary up to £65,000, with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Ideal candidates have strong UK payroll experience and a deep understanding of employment regulations. This position comes with market-leading benefits, including discretionary bonuses and a monthly contribution for expenses.

Benefits

£100 monthly employee contribution

Free lunch every Wednesday

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UK payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment and benefits regulations.
• Familiarity with UK defined contribution retirement plan rules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly payroll processing.
• Manage UK benefits administration processes.
• Serve as primary contact for UK employees regarding benefits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Employee service orientation

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Highly regarded US law firm is recruiting a detailed-orientated and proactive Benefits Specialist to strategically manage and administer payroll and employee benefits for their London office.

• Salary to £65,000
• 09:30-17:30 working hours and hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Market leading benefits on offer, including a £100 monthly employee contribution that can be used for lunch or other expenses, free lunch every Wednesday, discretionary bonuses, and more!
• City / Liverpool Street location

This role would be perfect for someone who has strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering excellent employee service!

Benefits Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with ADP and the US Senior Payroll Specialist to ensure timely and accurate monthly payroll processing for the London office
• Coordinate with HR, Benefits, and Retirement teams to ensure all payroll-related data is captured and processed
• Work with US Partner Accounting to process monthly partner draw payments through UK payroll
• Manage all UK benefits administration processes, including onboarding, offboarding, leaves management and employee life cycle changes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for UK employees regarding benefits, providing guidance, documentation, and issue resolution
• Develop and distribute benefit orientation materials and employee communications to enhance engagement and understanding in collaboration with the Global Benefits Supervisor

Benefits Specialist Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience in UK payroll and benefits administration experience in a similar role within a law firm
• Strong knowledge of UK employment and benefits regulations, including P11D and PSA reporting
• Familiarity with UK defined contribution retirement plan rules and regulations
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP) and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with UK benefit plan designs and vendor systems