Benefits, Compensation & Payroll - Associate Director

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in fund administration seeks an Associate Director for Benefits, Compensation & Payroll in London. This role involves managing a global team, overseeing benefits offerings, and implementing strategic changes to enhance employee experience. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and strong operational skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing benefits and payroll teams.
• Experience with transformational change and process evaluation.
• Proven knowledge of global processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 10 globally across multiple locations.
• Oversee outsourced benefits brokerage and supplier performance.
• Conduct market research to maintain competitiveness.

Skills

Strategic operational experience

Global process knowledge

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, finance, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ADP systems

Job description

Benefits, Compensation & Payroll - Associate Director, London (City of London)

Client:

Hays

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Benefits, Compensation & Payroll Associate Director (Senior / Head / Lead level)
Fund Administration Firm
London, City (3 days in the office, 2 WFH)
£90-115k + Package + Shares Equity
Permanent, 35 hours per week
Management of 10 - 7 headcount in benefits and 3 payroll across 22 countries; 2,000 global headcount across the organisation. Management of people in the US, Jersey & other EMEA locations. An entrepreneurial environment which needs someone who can operate in the Grey and isn't too rigid when it comes to processes. Looking for a true AD Level and someone who can think strategically, who is able to look at processes and existing procedures and challenge the status quo. Working for a firm who grow by acquisition.

• Working as part of the senior HR leadership across the firm, reporting into the Global Head of Rewards, with a close working relationship with Group HR Director - ensuring all strategic goals of the HR team are met
• Managing outsourced benefits brokerage, including relationship and supplier performance management
• Experience with onboarding ADP globally across all locations, with familiarity in implementing or working with ADP systems
• Managing a team of 10 globally (USA, Jersey, Mauritius), including performance and career development
• Experience with transformational change and process evaluation, moving from manual, excel-based processes to automated and digital solutions
• Supporting company growth through benefits offerings, working with stakeholders to improve employee experience for attraction and retention
• Conducting market research and maintaining external relationships to stay competitive with industry standards, policies, and legislation

About you

• 10+ years of experience managing benefits and payroll teams within professional or financial services firms
• Accounting qualification or a Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, finance, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Strategic operational experience, including implementing change and transformation
• Proven knowledge of global processes, with recent experience managing a global team
• Ability to work in London City offices, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home (Office days Monday & Tuesday)
• Eligible to work in the UK - Sponsorship is not available for this role
• Experience supporting a firm through multiple annual pay cycles

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